True Blue: The Dramatic History of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Told by the Men Who Lived It

by Steve Delsohn

Book Overview

In 1957 the Dodgers broke the hearts of blue-collar Brooklyn for the embrace of booming Los Angeles. Thus began a new era for the fabled Bums, whose exploits inside -- and outside -- the white lines have intrigued generations. A fascinating and colorful history of a team, an era, and baseball itself, True Blue is must reading for any baseball fan.

Based on scores of fresh and exuberant interviews, True Blue brings you into...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380806150
• ISBN13: 9780380806157
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Top of the line sports writing

A little while ago, I gave 5 stars to a book called "The Greatest Baseball Stories Ever Told." While I stand by that rating, that book still pales in comparison to this one.The Dodgers have a rich history and with the exception of the Yankees, are probably the most successful and stories baseball franchise. This oral history gives a behind the scenes look at the incidents that shaped L.A. Dodger history.Every big event from 1958-2000 is covered, from the move to Los Angeles to Koufax's retirement to the Big Blue Wrecking Crew to Kirk Gibson's famous home run to the selling of the team to Fox. Delsohn does a good job at allowing both sides to speak about controversial issues and allows the reader to use his or her own judgment as to where the truth lies.For any fan of baseball, I recommend this book. For any fan of the Dodgers, I would say this is a must-read.

It's like you're talking to the Dodger greats!

I love the Dodgers, and have been a fan all my life. This book traces the team from 1958-2000. There is very little narrative, and it works beautifully. This is, by far, the best book on the Dodgers I've ever read. In "True Blue," you find out all of the stuff that maybe you knew and forgot, or never knew. As soon as I finished it, I turned back to page 1 and started over. If I could rate this book 10 stars here, I would!!! Applause to the author from a grateful Dodgers fan!!!!!!!!!!!

I wanted to hate this book!

I am a transplanted Cub fan living in LA and am forced to endure the antics of the Dodgers. With the exception of Vin Scully. the preeminent baseball announcer, I can truly say I loathe the Dodgers, yet I really enjoyed this book.It really plays out like a soap opera and I really like how the personalities involved get to tell their side of the story. I found it interesting to read about the early days of the LA Dodgers when Leo Durocher was undermining Walter Alston, the holdout of Drysdale and Koufax, the events leading up to Maury Wills being traded. I also enjoyed reading about the team of the 70's and how the players really felt about Steve Garvey. Some pretty juicy stuff is revealed throughout this book and the reader is privvy to all of it. I just wonder if the author ever approached Mr Scully for his take on things.This book is a welcome addition to my sports library.

GREAT BOOK!!!

This is a very good book. If you are a dodger fan you will really enjoy reading about the Dodgers world chapionships and star players. If you hate the Dodgers you will like reading about the Al Cappanis contreversy, the piazza trade and all that went wrong for the LA Dodgers. This book has it all. Great job by STeve Delsohn. Go Dodgers!!!!

True Blue is excellent for all baseball fans!

I hate the Dodgers! I've hated them since they left Brooklyn when I was 8 years old. It was like they ripped my favorite toy right out of my 8-year-old hand! But even though I hate them, I'm still interested in all that goes on in that dysfunctional family. True Blue is basically all quotes. Quotes from Dodger players, opponents, coaches, managers, announcers, and reporters linked together to paint the history of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Its masterfully done. The quotes are range from informative to controversial to even incredibly comical. Its the good, the bad, and the incredibly ugly of the Dodgers. Its a fun read. I recommend it.