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Reddit mentions of The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood
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Reddit mentions: 1
We found 1 Reddit mentions of The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood. Here are the top ones.
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Specs:
| Height | 8 Inches |
| Length | 5.31 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | October 2011 |
| Weight | 0.87 Pounds |
| Width | 1.15 Inches |
Three Nights in August by Buzz Bissinger -- A through-the-eyes-of-Tony-La-Russa recounting of a pivotal three game series between the Cardinals and Cubs in August 2003.
The Last Boy by Jane Leavy -- Not only an exceptional (!) biography of Mickey Mantle, but also a wonderful look into what life was like at the time as both a fan and as a professional baseball player. Notable stories about the Yankees and its many players of that era, Willie Mays, Duke Snyder.
The Bullpen Gospels by Dirk Hayhurst -- A hilariously honest and at-times brutal telling of what life is like as a minor league, "non-prospect" pitcher.
Up, Up, and Away by Jonah Keri -- Because the Expos are amazing, and I love and miss them.