Mickey Mantle "The Mick" Signed First Edition, First Printing w/COA, Book Signing Event Photos, Flyer

Personally signed by Mickey Mantle. He was immensely popular due to his, power-hitting, switch-hitting talent, immense speed, and charisma while playing for the high-profile New York Yankees. As the premier, and often injured, star of the 1950s and 60s, his tape-measure home runs and 7 World Series titles made him a cultural icon.

Doubleday 1985. Mickey Mantle "The Mick". Signed First Edition, First Printing. Personally signed by Micky Mantle directly onto the title page. "FIRST EDITION" as required on the copyright page. Includes book signing event photos and original flyer. This book was obtained at the event that occurred on Tuesday July 30 at Prestonwood Creek Store in Dallas, TX.

The Yankees' star center fielder recounts his life and career, from boyhood to his glory days as power hitter and home-run king, and recalls his relationship with the other stars on the Yankee roster

Mickey Mantle was called the "Commerce Comet" because he grew up in the small town of Commerce, Oklahoma, and was known for his incredible speed and powerful hitting, making him seem as fast and bright as a comet originating from his hometown. "Commerce" honored his roots, while "Comet" described his electrifying play on the field, particularly his blazing speed, say.

This nickname celebrated his humble beginnings and his superstar status, capturing both his origin and his thrilling performance.

Here is why Mickey Mantle was so popular:

Unmatched Power and Speed: Known for his "surprising swiftness" and "heart-stopping power," Mantle hit some of the longest home runs in MLB history, including a565-foot shot, while also being one of the fastest players on the bases.

Unique Switch-Hitter: He was the premier switch-hitter of his era, hitting for high average and power from both sides of the plate.

Yankees Dynasty Success: Playing for the New York Yankees in the 1950s and 60s, he won 7 World Series championships in his first 14 seasons.

Resilience through Pain: Despite playing most of his career with severe, chronic knee injuries, he continued to perform at a high level, embodying a, "tough" persona, according to YouTube video.

Charismatic Star Power: As one of baseball's first true television stars, he captured the attention of a national audience during the, "golden age" of baseball, according to www.appelpr.com.

The "Everyman" Persona: Coming from a small town in Oklahoma, his, "mythical purity" made him a relatable, yet, "heroic" figure for a generation of fans, as noted in AmericanHeritage.com.

His 536 career home runs, three MVP awards, and a Triple Crown (1956) further cemented his status as one of the greatest players in history

Mickey Mantle

Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995), nicknamed "the Mick" and "the Commerce Comet", was an American professional baseball player who played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (1951–1968) with the New York Yankees, primarily as a center fielder. Mantle is regarded by many as being one of the best players and sluggers of all time. He was an American League (AL) Most Valuable Player three times and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

Born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, Mantle was raised by his father to become a baseball player and was trained early on to become a switch hitter. Despite a career plagued with injuries, beginning with his knee injury in the 1951 World Series, he became one of the greatest offensive threats in baseball history, and was able to hit for both average and power. He is the only player to hit 150 home runs from each side of the plate. Mantle hit 536 career home runs while batting .300 or more ten times; he is 16th all-time in home runs per at-bat and 17th in on-base percentage.

Mantle won the Triple Crown in 1956, when he led the major leagues in batting average (.353), home runs (52), and runs batted in (RBI) (130). He was an All-Star for 16 seasons, playing in 16 of the 20 All-Star Games that he was selected for. He also had a solid .984 fielding percentage when playing center field, winning a Gold Glove in that position. He appeared in 12 World Series, winning seven championships, and holds World Series records for the most home runs (18), RBIs (40), extra-base hits (26), runs (42), walks (43), and total bases (123), and he has the highest World Series on-base and slugging percentages.

After retirement, Mantle worked as sports commentator for NBC for a few years and had a brief stint as first base and hitting coach for the Yankees in the 1970 season. Despite being one of the best-paid athletes of his era, he was a poor businessman and suffered financial setbacks from business failures. His private life was plagued by tumult and tragedy. His marriage fell apart due to his alcoholism and infidelity, and three of his sons became alcoholics, one of them dying from it. Towards the end of his life, Mantle came to regret his hard lifestyle and the damage he had inflicted on his family. Before his final year, he was treated for alcoholism and became sober, afterwards warning others of the dangers of hard drinking. He died in Dallas, Texas, aged 63, from liver cancer brought on by years of alcohol abuse.