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An Oral History of the Brooklyn Dodgers

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Bums

By: Peter Golenbock
Narrated by: Raymond Todd
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Before the team headed to Los Angeles in 1957, the Brooklyn Dodgers were one of the most colorful and beloved teams in baseball. In Bums, best-selling author Peter Golenbock has compiled a fascinating oral history of the Ebbets Field heroes with recollections from former players, writers, front-office executives, and faithful fans. Dodgers legends such as Pee Wee Reese, Leo Durocher, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Ralph Branca, and many others recall in their own words the ups and downs of that unforgettable ball club.

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"An era is brought to life with remarkable, consistent passion." (Newsweek)
"Revealing...memorable...reminiscences about the most beloved baseball team of all time." (New York Times)

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My uncle Bobby was interviewed for this book. He was a Dodger fan. He mentions my Mom. I’m so proud to have them connected to The Brooklyn Dodgers. 5 ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️, A home run!

Bobby Mc Carthy

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Loved the different recollections from various players and fans. Took me back to a time I will never know.

Easy Listen That Takes Me Back

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I am a die hard Los Angeles Dodger fan, having moved to LA in 1963, so I never experienced the dodgers in Brooklyn, but I knew the basic history of the team during that time. This book gives an in depth look at the players, managers and owners of the team. it was well written and detailed but it lacked a good narrator.

Raymond Todd did not bring excitement to the story, his voice was monotone. Even in times of great elation, or sadness, which the Brooklyn Dodgers were full of both, you could not tell it from his narration. If I was not a big Dodger fan I don't think I could have finished it.

Good, not great book on the Dodgers in Brooklyn

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WOW, this was just nothing short of a complete history of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Every Dodger fan should add this to their library. Every Giants, Yankees or just plain baseball fan needs to add this book/audiobook.

Just don't think it is actually the old geezers doing any of the audio...most of them are, well, no longer with us...but included are comments and even several pages of commentary by the all time great players.

The reader is well spoken and carries a nice pace to his reading. It takes a bit to catch on to the style/format of the book itself but once you do it's a smooth listen.

I found this at the perfect time for getting revved up for the baseball season...

While there are not any really adult sections there are a few that younger kids might ask questions about, so if you want your kid to listen be aware a few passages might be a tad off color but nothing horrible and nowhere near as bad as they hear on the playground every day.

With that I recommend it as a gift for your son or daughter too! Probably age 12 and up to really understand enough of the book especially the times of Jackie Robinson.

A MUST for the true Dodgers or Giants fan!!

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Peter Golenbock is brilliant. This book is baseball and history at its best.

excellent

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