Mickey & Billy
The Glory and Tragedy of a Yankee Friendship
$43.35
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
2 July 2026
Summary
An unflinching, all-access look at the friendship between Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin—two beloved Yankees and flawed heroes who embodied both triumph and self-destruction
Through meticulous research and exclusive interviews with the late Mantle and Martin—and those who knew them best—journalist and historian Tony Castro reveals the double-edged sword of their friendship: how the New York Yankees legends, an inseparable duo, epitomized the swagger and spirit of their era while payin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798895150863 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Tony Castro |
| Publisher: | Diversion Books |
| Imprint: | Diversion Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 2 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Tony Castro
Tony Castro is a distinguished historian, journalist, and biographer. In 1970, while a young reporter in Dallas, Castro met his childhood hero Mickey Mantle, who was dealing with life in retirement. Castro’s friendship with Mantle would continue until Mickey’s death in 1995. He is the author of eight critically acclaimed books, including Mickey Mantle: America’s Prodigal Son, Maris & Mantle, DiMag & Mick, and Looking for Hemingway. Tony Castro lives in Los Angeles.
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