by Marty Appel
First published 2018
Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel dominated baseball for over fifty years as both player and manager, yet remained a mystery despite his constant presence in the spotlight. Marty Appel, acclaimed Yankees historian and bestselling author, peels back the layers of Stengel's public persona to reveal the private man beneath. Drawing from previously unpublished family documents, Appel traces Stengel's journey from playing alongside legends like Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson to managing superstars including Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Billy Martin. The book examines how Stengel transformed the manager's role while becoming baseball's most beloved and quirky figure. Appel uncovers a treasure trove of baseball stories and historical insights, creating an intimate portrait that captures both Stengel's public brilliance and private complexities. This biography reveals the full scope of a man who shaped America's pastime through sheer force of personality and tactical innovation.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, american, baseball
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: biography, historical-figure
Period: 20th-century
432 pages · Paperback · Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group