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Published in 1960 by Julian Messner, Inc., this is a Third Printing of The Yogi Berra Story, Gene Roswell's engaging mid-century biography of the legendary New York Yankees catcher and cultural icon. Written at the height of Berra's playing career, the book captures both his rise from a working-class St. Louis upbringing and his emergence as one of baseball's most durable, successful, and beloved figures. The volume is illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs documenting Berra's career, family life, and achievements, and includes a detailed index. Roswell presents Berra not merely as an athlete but as a personality - addressing early skepticism about his unconventional appearance and style, his World Series heroics, and his steady ascent to Most Valuable Player status. The narrative situates Berra within the golden age of postwar baseball, with frequent references to teammates, rivals, and managers including Casey Stengel, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Roy Campanella, offering a period-authentic portrait of the Yankees dynasty. The book is copyright 1958, with this third printing dated 1960 on the copyright page. It was published simultaneously in Canada by Copp Clark Publishing Co. The Julian Messner sports biography series is well regarded for its durable construction and accessible prose, and this title remains one of the more collectible volumes in the series due to Berra's enduring popularity. This copy is complete and original, with no ownership inscriptions, no library markings, and clean, unmarked pages throughout. An excellent example for collectors of baseball history, New York Yankees memorabilia, or mid-20th-century American sports publishing. Gene Roswell (1922-1996) was an American sportswriter and journalist best known for his mid-century baseball biographies. A longtime contributor to New York newspapers, Roswell combined firsthand reporting with narrative storytelling, producing accessible, well-researched portraits of major sports figures during baseball's postwar golden age.
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