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Glory, Grit, and Blue: A Century with the Los Angeles Dodgers

Kevin Whitehead

Glory, Grit, and Blue: A Century with the Los Angeles Dodgers

By Kevin Whitehead

From Brooklyn's trolley tracks to the palm trees of Los Angeles - this is the complete story of the Dodgers, told with heart, history, and a touch of Hollywood magic.

For over a century, the Dodgers have embodied the spirit of perseverance: from Jackie Robinson's courage to Sandy Koufax's dominance, from Tommy Lasorda's fire to Kirk Gibson's impossible home run, from the heartbreaks of near-misses to the glory of 2020 and back-to-back championships in 2024 and 2025.

In Glory, Grit, and Blue, author Kevin Whitehead takes readers on a one-chapter-per-era journey through the moments that shaped one of baseball's most beloved franchises. With vivid storytelling and cinematic pacing, each page captures the players, fans, and cultural moments that turned Dodger Blue into an American institution.


Inside, you'll discover:

⚾ The origins of the Brooklyn "Trolley Dodgers" and the magic of Ebbets Field
⚾ Jackie Robinson's historic debut and the courage that changed America
⚾ The move west - and the rise of Dodger Stadium as baseball's modern cathedral
⚾ Koufax, Drysdale, Lasorda, and the dynasties that defined generations
⚾ The miracle of 1988 and the unforgettable Gibson home run
⚾ The resurgence of the modern Dodgers: Kershaw, Betts, and a new era of champions

Beautifully written and packed with nostalgia, Glory, Grit, and Blue is more than a sports history book - it's a love letter to the fans, families, and faith that have made the Dodgers a symbol of hope from coast to coast.

Whether you grew up in Brooklyn, live under the California sun, or simply believe in baseball's magic, this is a story that reminds us all why we still believe in blue.

Paperback and eBook editions available now.
Perfect for baseball fans, Dodgers loyalists, and collectors of sports history.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: Nov 3rd, 2025
  • Pages: 78
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.16in - 0.26lb
  • EAN: 9798272727398
  • Categories: Baseball - History