Dodgers Author Talk: Eric Vickrey, Steve Dittmore, and Fred Claire

Authors Eric Vickrey, Steve Dittmore, and Fred Claire who served as Dodgers General Manager and Executive Vice President from 1969–1998

Date(s):

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time:

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location:

Central Library

Art Department

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Adults

Category:

Authors, Lectures

Language:

English

Description:

Join us for an exciting panel discussion as we celebrate the release of author Eric Vickrey's, Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History, and author Steve Dittmore's, Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger. Newly released books will be available for purchase throughout the event.

In addition, we are honored to welcome special guest Fred Claire, who served as Dodgers General Manager and Executive Vice President from 1969–1998, and authored Extra Innings: Fred Claire’s Journey to City of Hope and Finding a World Championship Team.

The event will be moderated by acclaimed sports journalist Tom Hoffarth, author of Perfect Eloquence: An Appreciation of Vin Scully.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.