Maris & Mantle: Two Yankees, Baseball Immortality, and the Age of Camelot

by Tony Castro

Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris are forever intertwined in baseball history thanks to the unforgettable 1961 season, when the two Yankee icons spurred each other to new heights in pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record. History has largely overlooked the bond between the two men not as titans of their sport, but as people. Guided by Tony Castro, bestselling author and foremost chronicler of Mantle, readers will journey into history, from the Yankees' blockbuster trade for Maris, whose acquisition re-ignited Mantle's career after a horrendous 1959 season, to the heroics of 1961 and far beyond. This dual biography is a thoroughly researched, emotionally gripping portrait that brings Yankees lore alive.

329 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2021

Reviews

[W. Patrick Sullivan]

Spastic

That single comment. So wrong and so unnecessary simply made any appreciation of this book plummet. I hope the author has received enough feedback to understand what a huge error or was

[Jim Swike · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gave bios of them separately, wanted more about them together and Camelot. Maybe you will feel differently. Enjoy!

[George Polansky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A biography of Mantle and Maris. Especially the year they chased Babe Ruth's Home Run record.

[D. Durst · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great baseball book about the M&M Boys!

Takes you back to 1961 and the home run chase to eclipse Babe Ruth’s HR record. In depth look at Maris and Mantle and the Yankees.

[Ted · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, I've read a lot of these and I still learned some new things in this one.

[William Mosko Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Book, would of liked more on Maris. Other than that, very well written and engaging.