Los Angeles Dodgers 101

Los Angeles Dodgers 101

Author: Brad M. Epstein

Publisher: 101 Book

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932530803

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A basic overview of the Los Angeles Dodgers, including their history and legendary players, also introduces baseball terminology, equipment, and game rules. On board pages.


True Blue

True Blue

Author: Steve Delsohn

Publisher:

Published: 2004-04-01

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780756777494

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In 1957 the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles. This book captures the nearly half-century of clutch performances, World Series triumphs, blown pennant races, clubhouse brawls, contract disputes, stunning trades, and turbulent managerial changes. A who's who of Dodger legends and stars such as Duke Snider, Maury Wills, John Roseboro, Don Sutton, Steve Garve, and Reggie Smith recall their years with the team. Also providing their unique commentary are writers and broadcasters, including: Willie Mays, Sparky Anderson, Pete Hamill, Roger Kahn, Tim McCarver, and Bob Costas. This is the story of how the Dodgers became one of the great successes in major league history, winning 9 National League pennants and 5 World Series championships. B&W photos.


Tommy Lasorda

Tommy Lasorda

Author: Colin Gunderson

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2015-04-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1629370711

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Tommy Lasorda believed that winning wasn't about being the best, but about believing you are the best and that philosophy runs throughout Tommy Lasorda: My Way. Author Colin Gunderson takes readers through Lasorda's days as a player and the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, including their two World Series Championships in 1981 and 1988. It also provides fans with a peek at what makes Lasorda tick: his relationship with his father, Sabatino, whom he emulated; his childhood growing up in Norristown, Pennsylvania, working odd jobs; and his unfailing work ethic. That work ethic helped him become one of baseball's most successful managers as he won the World Series twice, won four National League pennants and eight division titles with the Dodgers. In this book, fans will recall some of their favorite Lasorda anecdotes, and will also be privy to new information and rich background on this national baseball treasure, including memories from an All-Star roster of Dodgers stars.


If These Walls Could Talk: Los Angeles Dodgers

If These Walls Could Talk: Los Angeles Dodgers

Author: Houston Mitchell

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2014-04-01

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1623688434

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Since moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958, the Dodgers have had an eventful—and frequently successful—history. From playing in the 100,000-seat Coliseum to five World Series titles, from Fernandomania to Mannywood, and from Sandy Koufax to Clayton Kershaw, the Boys in Blue have long been a team to watch. This history of the Dodgers provides a closer look at the great moments and the lowlights that have made them one of the seminal teams in the major leagues. Through multiple interviews conducted with current and former players, readers will meet the athletes, coaches, and management and share in their moments of triumph and defeat. The author recalls key moments in Dodgers history such as the building and breakup of the Garvey-Lopes-Russell-Cey infield, the sad decline of Steve Howe, the amazing comeback at the tail-end of the 1980 season, and the Frank McCourt saga. If These Walls Could Talk: Los Angeles Dodgers brings the storied history of the team come to life.


Mookie Betts

Mookie Betts

Author: Greg Bates

Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.

Published: 2019-01-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 164185491X

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Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Mookie Betts. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.


Brothers in Arms

Brothers in Arms

Author: Jon Weisman

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1641250100

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, with enduring legacies both on and off the diamond. Chief among the hallmarks of the organization is an unparalleled pitching dominance; Dodger blue and white brings to mind brilliance on the mound and the Cy Young Awards that followed. In Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching Tradition, acclaimed Dodgers writer Jon Weisman explores the organization's rich pitching history, from Koufax and Drysdale to Valenzuela and Hershiser, to the sublime Clayton Kershaw. Weisman delves deep into this lineage of excellence, interviewing both the legends that toed the rubber and the teammates, coaches, and personalities that witnessed their genius.


The Dodgers

The Dodgers

Author: Michael Schiavone

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1683581946

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In 1957, the Dodgers left their home of Brooklyn, New York, where they had been since their inception in 1884, for the sunny hills of Los Angeles, California. Since arriving in LA, the team has won five World Series and ten NL Pennants, and become one of the top-grossing organizations in Major League Baseball. The Dodgers: 60 Years in LA chronicles the team’s impressive history since arriving in the West Coast. Covering the amazing feats of Dodgers greats such as Steve Garvey, Fernando Valenzuela, and Kirk Gibson, author Michael Schiavone offers an in-depth history of the team since their arrival in 1958 and through the 2017 season. With highlights of each season, the moments fans love to remember (or wish to forget), as well as those who have graced the field of Chavez Ravine, The Dodgers: 60 Years in LA shares the wonderful history of the boys in blue in the most comprehensive book available. Whether you’re a fan of the Dodgers of old or today’s team, this book offers the most information of the team’s time in California than any other on the market.


Stealing Home

Stealing Home

Author: Eric Nusbaum

Publisher: Public Affairs

Published: 2021-03-16

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9781541742222

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A story about baseball, family, the American Dream, and the fight to turn Los Angeles into a big league city. Dodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican American communities. In the early 1950s, those communities were condemned to make way for a utopian public housing project. Then, in a remarkable turn, public housing in the city was defeated amidst a Red Scare conspiracy. Instead of getting their homes back, the remaining residents saw the city sell their land to Walter O'Malley, the owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Now LA would be getting a different sort of utopian fantasy -- a glittering, ultra-modern stadium. But before Dodger Stadium could be built, the city would have to face down the neighborhood's families -- including one, the Aréchigas, who refused to yield their home. The ensuing confrontation captivated the nation - and the divisive outcome still echoes through Los Angeles today.


Pull Up a Chair

Pull Up a Chair

Author: Curt Smith

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2009-05-01

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1597974242

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Discusses the lengthy career of the famous sportscaster, including his early life, his move with the Dodgers to Los Angeles, and his numerous awards for outstanding work in his field.