James S. Hirsch

Authorized by Willie Mays, THE definitive biography of one of the greatest baseball players of all time written by a New York Times bestselling author—featuring exclusive first-time interviews with friends, family members, and teammates.

Author Talk and book-signing: Willie Mays, the Life, the Legend by James Hirsch. Willie Mays is arguably the greatest player in baseball history, still revered for the passion he brought to the game. With 3,283 hits, 660 home runs, and 338 stolen bases, he was a blend of power, speed, and stylistic bravado ... (more)that enraptured fans for more than two decades. Now, in the first biography authorized by and written with the cooperation of Willie Mays, author James Hirsch reveals the man behind the player. Hirsch also penned Hurricane: The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter.