Thurman Munson: Pressure player

by Bill Libby

A biography of the New York Yankee catcher whose unlikely appearance belies his outstanding athletic ability and achievements.

Genres: Sports

191 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Bill Libby was an American writer and biographer best known for his prolific work on sports figures, authoring more than 65 books that chronicled the lives of athletes and explored the world of professional and college sports. A Navy veteran and graduate of Indiana University, Libby began his journalism career as a sports editor before moving on to the New York Post. His writing captured the stories of legends such as Wilt Chamberlain, Rocky Marciano, and Pete Rose, and he also co-wrote books on celebrities and public figures. His 1975 book Champions of College Football remains a notable effort to retrospectively designate national champions across decades.

Reviews

[Elaine Reinhard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well done. Great descriptions of his life and the everyday life for a baseball player. Sad he died so young.