Number 1: Billy Martin w/Peter Golenbock

Number 1:Billy Martin by Billy Martin and Peter Golenbock.1980 1st Edition Delacorte Press hardcover w/dj(hardcover in good condition; staining on top pages/dj some tearing,age wear,acceptable/see photos).Special Presentation Edition signed by co-author Peter Golenbock on front insert page.Bk dimensions:9.25×6.25×1.0 inches,1.1lb,272pg.Alfred Manuel Martin Jr (1928-1989)aka"Billy"Martin was a right handed 2nd baseman who played for the NY Yankees (1950-1953/1955-1957)and 6 other teams until 1961,ending with 333RBI's,64HR,.257 ave.He became manager of the Minnesota Twins (1969),and 5 other teams including the Yankees (1975-1978,1979,1983,1985,1988)He ended with a winning percentage.553(1253W-1013L).He had a close relationship with Casey Stengel as a player,but a stormy relationship with George Steinbrenner as a manager.This is his candid book of his lifetime battles,heartaches,humor,and fiery temper,making for an"entertaining read on one of baseball's most controversial personalities".