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Daybreak at Chavez Ravine : Fernandomania and the remaking of the Los Angeles Dodgers / Erik Sherman.
"Daybreak at Chavez Ravine retells Fernando Valenzuela's arrival and permanent influence on Dodger history-while bringing redemption to the organization's controversial beginnings in LA"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781496231017
- ISBN: 1496231015
- Physical Description: xiii, 248 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2023]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A reluctant hero -- David versus Goliath -- LA goes Dodger blue -- The Mexican experience north of the border -- Uncut diamond -- Prelude to greatness -- The fable that came to life -- A star Is born -- The kiss that sparked a movement -- Fernandomania! -- An iInternational frenzy -- Manias -- Mr. Valenzuela goes to Washington -- Struck out -- A star-spangled return -- The Lasorda effect -- Houston has a problem -- Blue Monday -- Speaking "Catcherese" -- Comeback kids -- The legend grows -- Missing the party -- Leaving LA in style -- The long road back to glory -- Legacy. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Valenzuela, Fernando, 1960- Los Angeles Dodgers (Baseball team) > History > 20th century. Pitchers (Baseball) > United States > Biography. Pitchers (Baseball) > Mexico > Biography. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Bethlehem Area Public Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Main Library | B VALENZUELA (Text) | 33062009800575 | New Adult Nonfiction | Checked Out | 12/18/2023 |
