Pinstripes and Penance- The Life Story Of John Malangone

John Malangone, a former top prospect for the New York Yankees, is a man with remarkable talent, an impressive work ethic, and a deeply rooted fear of success.

He easily impressed Yankee scouts with his performance and trained obsessively, but was disinterested in winning the game.

A riveting biography, Malangone's story offers an unvarnished look into the Yankee organization and a young athlete's struggle with memories of a childhood tragedy. Readers will become immersed in the rich and often tumultuous culture of 1940s and 1950s Little Italy in East Harlem and get an in-depth look at a man who was finally able to rise above his struggles and make the most of his life and abilities. John s trials and triumphs involve stories with baseball legends such as Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Casey The Old Perfessor Stengel, Mickey Mantle, Earl Weaver, and Billy Martin.

This book is a detailed companion to the award-winning documentary about Malangone, Long Road Home, by acclaimed filmmaker Bruce Spiegel. John s life was also captured in a feature article for Sports Illustrated, and has been covered by the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, and New Jersey Star-Ledger.