{"product_id":"high-fives-pennant-drives-and-fernandomania-a-fans-history-of-the-los-angeles-dodgers-glory-years-1977-1981-paperback","title":"High Fives, Pennant Drives, and Fernandomania: A Fan's History of the Los Angeles Dodgers' Glory Years (1977-1981) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Haddad\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJon Weisman\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Dodger fans, the years 1977 to 1981 mark the team's glory days, and \u003ci\u003eHigh Fives, Pennant Drives, and Fernandomania\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the highlights and disappointments that marked those four tumultuous seasons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold from lifelong fan Paul Haddad's 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Jerry Ruess's no-hitter and Rick Monday's 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Haddad\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eFilmmaker, LA Sports \u0026amp; Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Los Angeles Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He was featured in ESPN Films' Emmy-nominated \u003ci\u003e30 for 30\u003c\/i\u003e documentary series in an episode recapping the phenomenon of Fernandomania. He lives in Los Angeles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon Weisman\u003c\/b\u003e is the proprietor of \u003ci\u003eDodger Thoughts\u003c\/i\u003e, a writer and editor for \u003ci\u003eVariety magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and has contributed to \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated's\u003c\/i\u003e SI.com. He is the author of \u003ci\u003e100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know \u0026amp; Do Before They Die\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.8 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770939572512,"sku":"9781595800671","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6fad7bac2b99a7c52084a89e5fee0cb4.webp?v=1780381095","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/high-fives-pennant-drives-and-fernandomania-a-fans-history-of-the-los-angeles-dodgers-glory-years-1977-1981-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}