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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, & turbulent managerial changes. A who's who of Dodger legends & stars such as Duke Snider, Maury Wills, John Roseboro, Don Sutton, Steve Garve, & Reggie Smith recall their years with the team. Also providing their unique commentary are writers & broadcasters, including: Willie Mays, Sparky Anderson, Pete Hamill, Roger Kahn, Tim McCarver, & 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 & 5 World Series championships. B&W photos.Delsohn, Steve is the author of 'True Blue The Dramatic Story Of The Los Angeles Dodgers, Told By The Men Who Lived It', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756777494 and ISBN 0756777496.
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