Sykesville, Maryland — June 1, 2008 — Mickey Mantle: Rookie in Pinstripes by Maryland writer Fred Glueckstein, author of The '27 Yankees, has just been released. The book is an inspiring story for young adults, as well as baseball fans of all ages, on one of America's most legendary and beloved baseball stars-Mickey Mantle.

“Mickey Mantle: Rookie in Pinstripes  is the uplifting true story of how a painfully shy teenager from rural Commerce, Oklahoma, became one of the biggest stars in Major League Baseball,” said Fred Glueckstein. “While he looked to Joe DiMaggio for inspiration and dreamed of some day playing with that great New York Yankee, Mickey’s true hero was his dad.”

Raised during the Depression, Mickey learned how to catch, hit, and field the ball from his father, Elvin. In high school, Mickey suffered a football injury that revealed a serious bone disorder. He wondered if he would ever play baseball again. But with the support and love of his father, he overcame his affliction and signed with the New York Yankees in 1949.

A moving story of Mickey’s early years in baseball, from his difficult rookie season to his triumphant return in 1951, Mickey Mantle: Rookie in Pinstripes,  portrays the everlasting bond between father and son and the making of one of baseball greatest legends.


Book Reviews

Tom Stanton, author of Ty and the Babe
“Fred Glueckstein takes us back to 1951 and the glorious debut of an American baseball legend, Mickey Mantle. This is the most detailed account yet of Mantle’s rookie year, and it's a joy to read -- perfect for Yankee fans of all ages.”

David H. Fischvogt
Director of Education and Programming
Sports Legend Museum at Camden Yards and the Babe Ruth Birthplace
“Fred Glueckstein’s latest book, Mickey Mantle: A Rookie in Pinstripes, brings back so many memories of Mickey and the Yankees during the early 50s. From his high school days in Oklahoma through the ’51 World Series, Fred chronicles Mickey’s early years, as he takes us behind the scenes as well as on the field. Yankee fans, both young and old will enjoy reliving those moments as they read this book.”

Tracy Roberts, Write Field Services
“Along with a very detailed account of Mickey's childhood and rookie year, Glueckstein is able to capture the excitement of the era making one feel as though they are reliving legendary moments in baseball history. Mickey Mantle is highly recommended not only to baseball fans, but to readers who enjoy stories about sports legends that understood that the driving force for success wasn't fame or fortune, but the true love of the game.”


Book Ordering
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About the Author
Fred Glueckstein attended Queens College of the City University of New York and New York University. In addition to baseball, he has written extensively about horses. Fred has been published in such magazines as The Chronicle of the Horse, Horses in Art, Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, Equestrian, ARMY magazine, Preakness Souvenir Magazine, and Finest Hour, the official publication of the Churchill Centre and International Societies. Fred is a columnist for PhelpsSports.com, a 24/7 all-equestrian sports service, and the Equestrian Network Magazine. He is also the author of The ’27 Yankees and Of Men, Women and Horses. Fred and his wife Eileen live in Sykesville, Maryland. They have two children, Brian and Debra.

If you are interested in reviewing Mickey Mantle: Rookie in Pinstripes  for a book review or arranging for a talk and book signing or interview, please contact Fred Glueckstein at fred@fredglueckstein.com