The Dodgers' Way to Play Baseball (Inscribed First Edition, First Printing)

Campanis, Al

Published by Dutton, 1954

Inscribed First Edition, First Printing of this cool vintage baseball book in which longtime Dodger player development guru Al Campanis outlines the fundamentals of better baseball the (Brooklyn) Dodger Way. Campanis was the first Greek American Major Leaguer during a short stint in the Big Leagues with the Brooklyn squad. For decades, he was a Dodger organization stalwart with major roles in player development before rising to General Manager from the late 1960s to 1980s. In 1987, he had the dubious distinction of being one of the first sports figures canceled for ill advised public statements in the media, imploding during a "Nightline" interview related to the dearth of Blacks in managerial and executive positions in baseball. (Ironically, the back cover of the book includes a blurb from Jackie Robinson) Inscribed by Al Campanis on the front endpaper to a previous owner. That inscription is followed by an inscription from that owner to, appropriately, an aspiring baseball player. 256 pages, illustrated. The book has rubbing and edge wear on the covers. The dust jacket has edge wear. Seller Inventory # 015605

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Dodgers' Way to Play Baseball (Inscribed...
Publisher: Dutton
Publication Date: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition