Casey Stengel Baseball’s Greatest Character
Casey Stengel Baseball’s Greatest Character by Marty Appel is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on March 20, 2018. This 432-page biography explores the life of Charles Dillon “Casey” Stengel, a prominent figure in baseball history known for his unique personality and significant contributions to the sport. The book delves into Stengel’s relationships with notable players such as Babe Ruth and Yogi Berra, highlighting his evolution from player to manager and his lasting impact on the game.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of Stengel’s life, enriched by never-before-published family documents that provide deeper insights into his character. Appel, an acclaimed Yankees historian, presents a blend of personal anecdotes and historical context, making this biography a valuable resource for those interested in baseball, sports history, and the intricacies of Stengel’s legacy. The book captures the essence of a man who, despite his public persona, remains an enigmatic figure in the world of sports.
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A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year
Winner of the 2017 Casey Award for the Best Baseball Book of the Year
“The ultimate biography.” —The New York Times
As a player, Charles Dillon “Casey” Stengel’s contemporaries included Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson. As a legendary manager, he formed indelible, complicated relationships with Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Billy Martin. For more than five glorious decades, Stengel was the undisputed, quirky, hilarious, and beloved face of baseball—and along the way he revolutionized the role of manager.
But for a man who spent so much of his life in the limelight Stengel remains an enigma. Acclaimed New York Yankees’ historian and bestselling author Marty Appel digs into Casey Stengel’s quirks and foibles, unearthing a tremendous trove of baseball stories, perspective, and history. Weaving in never-before-published family documents, Appel creates a matchless and intimate portrait of a private man. Casey Stengel is a biography that will be treasured by fans of our national pastime for years to come.
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