baseball's reluctant hero Clavin, Tom. creator Peary, Danny. text bibliography biography nyu New York Simon & Schuster 2010 1st Touchstone hardcover ed. monographic eng

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x, 422 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. In the first definitive biography of the Yankee slugger, Tom Clavin and Danny Peary show that Maris was much more than a flash in the pan. In addition to documenting Maris's amazing home run record, which he achieved in the face of great adversity from adherents of Babe Ruth, Clavin and Peary remind readers that Maris was also a Gold Glove outfielder who actually saved the 1962 World Series for the Yankees with his stellar defensive play. Prologue : October 1, 1961 -- The Marases and Mariches -- Leaving Minnesota -- Family turmoil -- Settling in Fargo -- A schoolboy sensation -- A pro -- Making a name for himself -- Defiance -- A title and a wedding ring -- The rookie -- Traded -- At home in Kansas City -- The all-star -- The new Yankee -- An instant star -- A pennant -- The MVP -- The M&M boys -- Challenging Ruth -- The asterisk -- The unrelenting press -- Down the stretch -- Babe Ruth's ghost -- Making history -- World champions -- The burden of celebrity -- The unappreciated superstar -- A second ring -- The villain -- Breaking down -- The Yankees' last hurrah -- The betrayal -- Rock bottom -- Redemption in St. Louis -- The final season -- Family man -- Number 9 -- The final out -- The legacy -- Appendix : 61 in 1961 ; career stats. Tom Clavin and Danny Peary. "A Touchstone book." Includes bibliographical references (p. [403]-406) and index. n-us--- n-us-ny Maris, Roger 1934-1985 New York Yankees (Baseball team) Baseball players United States Biography Béisbol Estados Unidos Jugadores de béisbol Estados Unidos Biografías 20150500 GV 865 M342C 2010 796.357092 9781416589280 (hc.) 1416589295 (trade pbk. : alk. paper) 2009039722 DLC 091008 20240510144047.0 101514 spa