This book brings to life the story of Mickey Mantle, presenting a fully-rounded portrait of a complex, misunderstood national hero. It includes never-before-published details from Mantle's widow and offers illuminating insight into his career using modern analytics, arguing that he should be considered the greatest ballplayer of all time.
Booklist, Starred Review • This book brings Mickey Mantle story to life with a fully-rounded portrait of a complex, misunderstood hero. Including never-before-published details from Mantle’s widow, it offers insight into his career using modern analytics, making the argument that that he should be considered the greatest ballplayer of all time.