Wellington: The Maras, the Giants, and the City of New York is the never-before-told saga of one of the oldest lineages in all of professional sports. For three generations the family has wielded power in the worlds of boxing, horseracing, and professional football. Its reach also extended far into New York politics to shape many of the major institutions that form the city’s culture. This is the fascinating tale of one of New York’s quietest yet most glamorous families—and specifically of Wellington Mara, a man of singular integrity and vision.

Wellington: The Maras, the Giants, and the City of New York is the never-before-told saga of one of the oldest lineages in all of professional sports. For three generations the family has wielded power in the worlds of boxing, horseracing, and professional football. Its reach also extended far into New York politics to shape many of the major institutions that form the city’s culture. This is the fascinating tale of one of New York’s quietest yet most glamorous families—and specifically of Wellington Mara, a man of singular integrity and vision.