High Fives, Pennant Drives, And Fernandomania: A Fan's History of the Los Angele

Description: High Fives, Pennant Drives, And Fernandomania by Paul Haddad For Dodger fans, the years 1977 to 1981 mark the teams glory days, and High Fives, Pennant Drives, and Fernandomania chronicles the highlights and disappointments that marked those four tumultuous seasons.Told from lifelong fan Paul Haddads perspective, the story of the Dodgers during this time period is enhanced by transcripts of radio and TV calls that are woven into his personal recollections, capturing famed Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully at the top of his game.From Jerry Ruesss no-hitter and Rick Mondays epic homer against Montreal to the magical rookie year of Fernando Valenzuela and the 1981 World Series, all of the famous Dodger moments are commemorated in great detail.In addition to the chronological narrative, each chapter contains lists, trivia, sidebars, and interesting statistics that make the exciting culture and fan frenzy that surrounded the Dodgers last great dynasty come to life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Paul Haddad is a television writer and producer who has worked with Discovery Networks, Fox Sports, the Travel Channel, and VH1, among others. His articles have appeared in such publications as Filmmaker, LA Sports & Fitness, and Los Angeles Times Magazine. He was featured in ESPN Films Emmy-nominated 30 for 30 documentary series in an episode recapping the phenomenon of Fernandomania. He lives in Los Angeles.Jon Weisman is the proprietor of Dodger Thoughts, a writer and editor for Variety magazine, and has contributed to Sports Illustrateds SI.com. He is the author of 100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Review "An evocative, playful, exuberant tribute to the sunniest days of the Los Angeles Dodgers and to the unmatched purity, intensity, and hilarity of fandom as a child, "High Fives, Pennant Drives, and Fernandomania" is a crystal-clear signal breaking through the static of fading memories and the distance of time. Reading it is like somehow finding your hometown teams game on the radio while hundreds and hundreds of miles away."--Josh Wilker, author, "Cardboard Gods""As a fan of sharp writing, warm childhood memories, and all the visceral elements of baseball, this book left me exhilarated. As a die-hard Montreal Expos fan whod love to never hear the name Rick Monday again, this book left me saddened and furious. I want to buy Paul Haddad a beer, shake his hand . . . then punch him in the face." --Jonah Keri, author, "The Extra 2%""Warm and fuzzy time! Paul Haddads account is the shirt from the back of the closet that still fits and never goes out of style. I enjoyed it thoroughly." --Jerry Reuss, Los Angeles Dodgers, 1979-1986"We never forget our first loves--whether it was a fresh-grilled Dodger Dog, a double bag of salted-in-the-shell peanuts, or Tommy Johns bionic arm. All my adult life Ive wondered if someone could bring back to life those wonderful days of a childhood lost to Vin Scully on the transistor radio and the team that dared you to believe even when they crushed your heart. Now somebody has." --Les Carpenter, "Yahoo! Sports""With Vin Scullys broadcasts as a touchstone, Paul Haddad revives the glory years of the Dodgers. His recollections are as rich and wonderful as Scully himself." --Chris Erskine, "Los Angeles Times" Review Quote "With Vin Scullys broadcasts as a touchstone, Paul Haddad revives the glory years of the Dodgers. His recollections are as rich and wonderful as Scully himself." Chris Erskine, Los Angeles Times Details ISBN1595800670 Author Paul Haddad Pages 336 Publisher Santa Monica Press Year 2012 ISBN-10 1595800670 ISBN-13 9781595800671 Format Paperback Imprint Santa Monica Press Subtitle A Fans History of the Los Angeles Dodgers Glory Years Place of Publication Santa Monica Country of Publication United States DEWEY 796.357640979494 Illustrations illustrations Short Title HIGH FIVES PENNANT DRIVES & FE Language English Media Book Series Santa Monica Press NZ Release Date 2012-03-29 UK Release Date 2012-03-29 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-06-20 Publication Date 2012-04-26 US Release Date 2012-04-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137679510;

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