Bums: An Oral History of the Brooklyn Dodgers

“Revealing . . . memorable . . . reminiscences about the most beloved baseball team of all time.” — New York Times “An era is brought to life with remarkable, consistent passion.” — Newsweek “Golenbock gathers stories of a team, a park, and an era gone by in Bums . Few teams experienced more greatness or more heartbreak, which makes the book worthwhile for an audience wider than just New Yorkers or just National League fans.” — Cleveland Plain-Dealer Before the team headed to Los Angeles in 1957, the Brooklyn Dodgers were one of the most colorful and beloved teams in baseball. In Bums , bestselling author Peter Golenbock has compiled a fascinating oral history of the Ebbets Field heroes with recollections from former players, writers, front-office executives, and faithful fans. Dodgers legends such as Pee Wee Reese, Leo Durocher, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Ralph Branca, and many others recall the ups and downs of that unforgettable ball club in their own words.Among his many books are Dynasty , the definitive history of the 1949-1964 New York Yankees (also available from Contemporary Books); Wild, High, and Tight , his revealing biography of Yankees manager Billy Martin; and Wrigleyville , an oral history of the Chicago Cubs. He has been a frequent guest on many television shows, including A&E’s Biography , ESPN’s 50 Greatest Athletes , and Larry King Live . He lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida.