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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

How a onetime top Dodgers prospect became an advisor to four U.S. presidents

David Lesch transformed from a failed baseball prospect to a leading expert on the Middle East, thanks to the Dodgers' investment in his education.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Former Dodger Mike Davis wants to be remembered for more than a well-timed walk

Mike Davis's single pivotal 1988 World Series plate appearance definingly shaped Dodger history despite a decade of strong major-league performance.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

'Fishlock's world is her oyster when she retires'

Jess Fishlock, Wales' record international, retires from international football after a storied career and remains free to pursue diverse post-playing opportunities.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

How Bill Russell stayed connected to baseball, and reconnected with the Dodgers

An outstanding outfielder in his first three major league seasons, Russell moved to the infield full time in his fourth year. It was a disaster. "It was something I lost a lot of sleep over," said Russell, who led the majors with 34 errors that year. "After the season, I just collapsed for a few weeks." Then he picked himself up and went to work on getting better and in his second year as a shortstop he led the majors with 560 assists, led the National League in defensive WAR and made the first of three all-star teams.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 year ago

Wes Parker has fond memories of his Dodgers career, and no regrets that he ended it

Parker's post-baseball life is rich and diverse; however, he remains best known as a distinguished baseball player, highlighting the lasting impact of one's early career.
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