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Title: Fred Claire: My 30 Years in Dodger Blue by Fred Claire, Steve Springer, Orel Hershiser ISBN: 1-58261-732-5 Publisher: Sports Publishing Pub. Date: 01 February, 2004 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Fred Claire Shares His Incredible Story
Comment: If you love baseball and would like to know the inside story of one of the greatest franchises in the history of Major League Baseball, Fred Claire's wonderful book, 'My 30 Years In Dodger Blue' is for you. The incredible story of his career path from sportswriter to General Manager, is fascinating. His anecdotes of the great Dodgers players of his era and behind the scenes negotiations with agents and other general managers is riveting.
The lessons learned from this outstanding book are extremely valuable. Claire did his job for 30 years with diligence and integrity, something I will try to emulate in both my personal life and professional career. In fact, the book was so excellent, I bought one for myself and another as a gift!!!
Rating: 5
Summary: A journey back 30 years in Dodger history
Comment: As a baseball fan, I found Fred Claire''s book very enlightening. As a Dodger fan, I found this book a must read! His tenture as Dodgers GM as well as working his way up the storied organization's ladder, was a thriiling ride and I highly recommend this book to baseball and sports fans alike. Fred touches on the ever changing world of major league baseball and how a family run business gave way to corporate ownership. A classy man and a classy story about his dealings with the O'Malley family as well as dealing with sports agents and the players themselves. A man of intregrity, Fred's book shows us how difficult it was dealing with the transfer of a family run business to corporate ownership. It also brings full circle the last 30 years of Dodger history. I absolutely loved it!
Rating: 5
Summary: Fred Claire: Dodger Blue Personified
Comment: This is one of the best books for fans of the Dodgers or baseball. If you watched baseball in the 1980's and 1990's, you probably remember Fred Claire as Mr. Dodger. He was the figure of class and dignity that became the face of the Dodgers. From pre-Curt Flood to post 1994 strike and beyond, Claire was a part of the Dodgers organization.
The book details how Claire got his start in baseball. He began working as a beat writer before taking the position of Director of Publicity with the Dodgers. In 1987, long-time general manager Al Campanis's gave some unfortunate remarks on ABC's Nightline. Within days, Campanis's hand picked successor was Claire. The book gives many fascinating details about long-time Dodger managers Walt Alston and Tommy Lasorda. There are a couple great sections on trades and free agent signings by the Dodgers during Claire's tenure. Needless to say once I started the book, I could not put it down.
The one thing I noticed throughout the book was how Claire handled every situation good or bad with class. Things ran smoothly for so many years for the Dodgers organization. Trade and contract negotiations were held behind closed doors instead of in the media. From the man who drove Claire to the airport to Mr. O'Malley, everyone was treated the same.
The latter fourth of the book details the events leading up to Claire's dismissal from the new Fox Dodgers. The Mike Piazza trade and his final trade involving Hideo Nomo. From working as a beat reporter to General Manager of the Dodgers to working for the new Dodger owners Fox. Claire handled every situation with humility and grace.
Claire's story is a must read for anyone looking to get into the game or simply wanting to know more about the inner workings of a Major League Baseball team. By the end of the book, you will feel like you know Fred Claire. And, if that's the closest you get to the man than you are a lucky person.
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Title: Dodger Stadium (Images of Sport) by Mark Langill ISBN: 0738528684 Publisher: Arcadia Pub. Date: 01 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: The Memoirs of Bing Devine: Stealing Lou Brock and Other Brilliant Moves by a Master G.M. by Bing Devine, Tom Wheatley, David Glass ISBN: 1582617635 Publisher: Sports Publishing Pub. Date: 01 March, 2004 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Baseball Prospectus 2004: Statistics, Analysis and Insight for the Information Age by The Baseball Prospectus Team of Experts ISBN: 0761134026 Publisher: Workman Publishing Pub. Date: February, 2004 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Loved Him by Steve Springer, Magic Johnson ISBN: 1572436182 Publisher: Triumph Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 2004 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: Getting in the Game: Inside Baseball's Winter Meetings by Josh Lewin ISBN: 1574887912 Publisher: Brassey's Inc Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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