Description
Author Richard Ben Cramer
Publisher Simon & Schuster; First Edition (October 17, 2000)
Binding hardcover with dust jacket
Condition like new with a stamp on inside cover page. Our copy has the dustjacket lovingly protected with Brodart Archival Covering making it a suitable gift for the sports Aficianado in any family.
Summary
A revealing and comprehensive chronicle of the complex, inspiring, and sometimes tragic life of one of the century's great sports stars examines in the process the influence of the media and the nature of celebrity in American society.
Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life by Richard Ben Cramer offers a deeply nuanced and richly detailed portrait of one of baseball’s most iconic figures. Cramer explores the man behind the legend, delving into DiMaggio's complex persona, his unparalleled career, and the myth surrounding his image as a hero. With compelling insights, Cramer reveals a man both fiercely private and captivatingly public, illuminating DiMaggio's triumphs, struggles, and legacy on and off the field. This biography is essential for fans of sports history and those interested in the human stories behind the legends.