Brothers in Arms

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For Dodgers fans young and old, an unmatched exploration of the most renowned collection of pitchers in baseball history

Brothers in Arms explores the rich pitching history of the Los Angeles Dodgers, from Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale to Fernando Valenzuela and Orel Hershiser, culminating in the brilliance of Clayton Kershaw. Acclaimed Dodgers writer Jon Weisman delves into the stories behind these iconic figures, revealing the teammates, coaches, and personalities that shaped their careers.

This book is for baseball fans, sports history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking inspiration from tales of dedication and triumph.

• Discover the origins of the Dodgers' pitching dominance.
• Learn about the lives and challenges faced by legendary athletes.
• Appreciate the evolution of baseball strategies and team dynamics.

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Brothers in Arms

Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers’ Extraordinary Pitching Tradition

By Jon Weisman / Foreword by Joe Davis

Contact: Sam Ofman, Triumph Books, 312.568.5450, s.ofman@triumphbooks.com

Few franchises in any sport can match the tradition and lore of the Dodgers. The blue and white have been at the forefront of the game for generations, spanning the history books, the country and the gap between a mere sports team and a cultural icon. Still, to measure the true impact of the Dodgers, one only needs to see how they’ve mastered a 60’6” stretch of the diamond.

In Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers’ Extraordinary Pitching Tradition (Triumph Books, May 2018), veteran baseball writer Jon Weisman examines the rich history of Dodgers aces and how they’ve shaped the franchise. More than a statistical analysis, Weisman delves into the biographical narratives of players and coaches to provide a complete picture of the personalities that defined the club’s culture of success. Highlights include:

• A heartfelt foreword from play-by-play broadcaster Joe Davis 
• Insights garnered from more than 25 original interviews with current and former players and coaches  
• Profiles of fan favorites like Sandy Koufax and Orel Hershiser as well as lesser known pitchers, including Ned Garvin, the unluckiest pitcher major-league history 
• How the Dodgers expanded baseball’s global revolution through their recruitment of international arms 
• The majesty of Clayton Kershaw’s career to date, and what the game’s best pitcher has to look forward to in the future 

Brothers in Arms explores generations of Dodgers royalty and how they shaped the identity of the franchise. Weisman’s book brings together a thorough history of what makes the Dodgers unique, covering everything from the Brooklyn era to the 2017 World Series. No fan’s library is complete without this great new title.

About the Author:

Jon Weisman is the author of 100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, as well as The Best of Dodger Thoughts. For more than 30 years, he has written about sports and entertainment for the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily News, ESPN.com, SI.com, Variety and other publications. Weisman lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children.

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