Learn the Inspiring Story of the New York Yankees' Legendary Center Fielder, Mickey Mantle! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Baseball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Mickey Mantle: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Greatest Center Fielders , you will revisit how Mickey Mantle became the face of the New York Yankees. Mantle burst onto the scene in 1951. He didn’t take long to show he was more than just a promising star. Over 18 seasons, Mantle became the centerpiece of a dynasty, piling up seven World Series titles, 20 All-Star appearances, and three MVP awards to name a few. Though his final game ended in 1968, his legend only expanded. By 1974, he took his rightful place in the Baseball Hall of Fame, remembered not just as a player, but as a cultural icon of the sport. Pick up this unauthorized baseball biography today to learn the inspiring story behind baseball star, Mickey Mantle! This is the perfect baseball chapter book for sports fans of all ages. This baseball book explores what makes Mickey Mantle great, and what we can learn from his hard work. Here is a preview of what is inside this Mickey Mantle book: Chapter 1: Early Childhood - Chapter 2: High School Career - Chapter 3: Minor League Career - Mantle’s Rise to the Yankees - Chapter 4: Major League Career - Rookie Season (1951), The Passing of the Torch (1952-1955), 1956-1962: The Golden Years, and 1963-1968: Twilight of Mantle’s Career - Chapter 5: Personal Life - Chapter 6: Legacy An excerpt from this Mickey Mantle biography: When it comes to character, baseball players come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are quiet and reserved, while others are flashy and flamboyant. You have guys who are as classy and humble as Lou Gehrig, and those who are as arrogant and cocky as Barry Bonds. There are the guys who love to party after every game, and the ones who want nothing more than just to go home and relax. And then, there’s Mickey Mantle. If there was ever a baseball player who deserves to be in a class all by himself, it’s Mickey. Oh, there are stories about him that would fill up more pages than the Bible. He was like that most popular kid in high school with a personality that could light up any room as soon as he walked in. He was humble, caring, and a team player with some wild and crazy mixed in. You got everything with “The Mick.” One of the more famous stories came from Tony Kubek, who was Mantle’s teammate for nine years. During the 1958 World Series, the Yankees trailed the Brewers 3 games to 1, and manager Casey Stengel had ordered the guys to meet in the clubhouse. The players were nervous about what Stengel was going to say or how loud he was going to yell. But there was a problem—where was Mantle? Stengel sat there waiting for Mantle to show up and was growing increasingly impatient. Did you enjoy this excerpt? If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this baseball biography book on Mickey Mantle today! This is just one of many baseball biographies by Clayton Geoffreys. Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on TEAMMATE or SIMILAR PLAYER after you finish this one.