The Artful Dodger

by Tommy Lasorda, David Fisher

The story of Lasorda's experiences with the Dodgers over more than forty years--as scout, player, coach, and manager--is laced with legendary baseball stories and marked by a unique celebration of the sport

Genres: Baseball, Sports

259 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1985

Reviews

[N.N. Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Cut me open and I will bleed Dodger blue.” ~ Tommy Lasorda

You think you know Tommy Lasorda? You haven’t until you’ve read this book. In Tommy’s own words, he tells you his own American success story, from pitching left-hand in the minors to becoming one of the most beloved (and hated) controversial managers in major league history. A must read for any baseball fan.

[Lori Goldstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

With this biography I actual felt as if Tommy Lasorda was telling me about his life. I enjoyed that much more than a straight biography.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know nothing about baseball. I don't even like baseball, but this book wasn't so much about baseball as it was the story of someone who loved the game and had great drive, work ethic, confidence in himself and his players who turned out to be one of the great baseball managers. I don't know how much David Fisher contributed, but between them, they managed to write a humorous book filled with interesting stories.

[Lupe Olmedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are true Dodger fan you will enjoy Tommy’s tales. Baseball fans will appreciate Tommy’s journey.
He was lucky, the son of two poor Italian immigrants from Norristown now managing “the greatest franchise in baseball” in the “greatest country on the face of the earth.”

[Eric Vickrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although it is entertaining, there numerous fabrications and errors in this 1980s autobiography. Bill Plaschke's "I Live for This" is a better book and obviously covers a much larger portion of Lasorda's life and career.

[David Barney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a big Dodger fan and have always liked Tommy Lasorda. The book was published in ‘85, yet many of the stories here good reminders of the great Dodger teams in the 70’s and 80’s.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent read. Tommy Lasorda is a national treasure.

[David Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny book.

[Pamela S Kearns · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun man to learn about. I love the Dodgers and he lived his life for baseball and them. Enjoyed the book.

[Joshua · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good anecdotes from a colorful character.