Titles by Tony Castro

<div><strong>The never before told story of the profound and compelling friendship between the two New York legends.</strong><br /><br />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#&39;s home run record. History has largely overlooked the bond between the two men not as titans of their sport, but as people. <br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>This dual biography is a thoroughly researched, emotionally gripping portrait that brings Yankees lore alive.</strong></div>

<div>Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris are forever intertwined in baseball history thanks to the unforgettable 1961 season, when&nbsp;the two Yankee icons spurred each other to new heights in pursuit of Babe Ruth&#39;s home run record. History has largely overlooked the bond between the two men not as titans of their sport, but as people.&nbsp;Guided by Tony Castro, bestselling author and foremost chronicler of Mantle, readers will journey into history, from the Yankees&rsquo; blockbuster trade for Maris, whose acquisition re-ignited Mantle&rsquo;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&nbsp;alive.</div>

<p><b>A revealing look at the complex relationship between two baseball legends.</b></p><p>Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig: their legendary achievements are undeniable hallmarks of baseball history. But what about their relationship away from the field? Tony Castro explores the dynamic between these American icons, revealing their stark differences and the forces that drove them apart.</p><p>Discover the untold story of a friendship fractured by fame and rivalry. <i>Gehrig and the Babe</i> delves into their Yankees glory years, the enduring feud that chilled their interactions, and the moment their silence broke on July 4, 1939. This is a story of:</p><ul><li>The Black Sox Scandal&#39;s impact on baseball</li><li>The cultural landscape of the Roaring &#39;20s and the Great Depression</li><li>The personal lives and struggles of two extraordinary athletes</li></ul><p>For baseball fans and history enthusiasts, this is a gripping account of two legends whose legacies continue to captivate.</p>