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Tommy Lasorda: My Way

Hardback

Main Details

Title Tommy Lasorda: My Way
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Colin Gunderson
Foreword by Joe Torre
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreBaseball
ISBN/Barcode 9781629370712
ClassificationsDewey:796.357092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Triumph Books
Imprint Triumph Books
Publication Date 1 April 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

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.

Author Biography

Colin Gunderson worked for the Los Angeles Dodgers for 13 years, 12 of which as press coordinator and assistant to Tommy Lasorda. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Joe Torre won four World Series as manager of the New York Yankees and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.