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What has the author Richard Brister written?

Richard Brister (December 14, 1932 – November 12, 2017) was an American author, best known for his work on the history of the New York Yankees. He wrote more than 20 books, including biographies of players such as Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Joe DiMaggio, as well as histories of the Yankees and other baseball franchises.

Some of Brister's most notable works include:

* The Life and Times of Mickey Mantle (1974)

* The Roger Maris Story (1975)

* Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life (1977)

* The New York Yankees: An Illustrated History (1980)

* Baseball's Golden Age: The Yankees and the Dodgers in the 1950s (1991)

* The Boston Red Sox: A History (1994)

* The Chicago Cubs: A History (1997)

* The St. Louis Cardinals: A History (1999)

* The San Francisco Giants: A History (2001)

* The Los Angeles Dodgers: A History (2003)

Brister's books have been praised for their accuracy, insight, and engaging storytelling. He was a lifelong fan of baseball, and his work has helped to preserve the history of the game.

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