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	• Fred Claire: My 30 Years in Dodger Blue Fred Claire Sports Publishing LLC, 2004 - 160 pages average customer review:based on 29 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

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!!!

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A great book for Dodger fans

This is an excellent book. I think all baseball fans will enjoy it, but it will appeal especially to Dodger fans. I've been a Dodger fan all my life, and this book brought back a lot of memories some good and some not so great. I must admit that I remembered Fred mostly for his trading away Pedro Martinez and John Wettland,but this book reminded me of all the good decisions he made such as putting together the team that won the championship in 1988, getting Mickey Hatcher,Alfredo Griffin,John Shelby Kirk Gibson and others. He talks of his early years as a writer then goes into how he started with the Dodgers, and his years as General Manager, then goes into Fox buying the team. I learned alot about Fred Claire and others in the organization this book was a very easy and enjoyable read and made me realize how much class Fred has and how he really seemed to care about those who worked for him, and for the Dodger organization.

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Fred Claire: Dodger Blue Personified

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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I could not put the book down and have actually read it cover to cover twice in the month since purchase. If you like baseball, and especially if you like the Dodgers, BUY THIS BOOK!


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