Last Hero

David Falkner examines Mickey Charles Mantle from several perspectives in this biography of one of America's most famous baseball players.

From his days as a boy in the mining towns of Oklahoma to his breakthrough moment in baseball where he became the embodiment of power and speed, Micky Mantle was an American symbol of power and vigor.

With grace, intelligence, and depth, David Falkner provides a perceptive look at the man, the athlete, and the phenomenon who will always be known as, simply, The Mick.

Author: David Falkner
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 07/22/2009
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781439181225
ISBN10: 1439181225
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Sports
- Sports & Recreation | Baseball | General