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Step inside the incredible true story of Bobby Valentine — Major League Baseball star, iconic manager, international coach, entrepreneur, and all-around Renaissance man.
In this powerful, candid interview, Bobby opens up about:
His early days with the Dodgers, being drafted alongside Bill Buckner
Life under legendary manager Tommy Lasorda
Catastrophic injuries that ended his playing career too soon
Reinvention as a restaurateur and mentor
Coaching in Japan and Sacred Heart University
The phone call that launched his coaching career
What it means to adapt, overcome, and keep moving forward
⚾ Whether you're a baseball fan, athlete, or someone rebuilding after a fall — Bobby’s story is a masterclass in resilience and evolution.
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0:00 – The Power of Adapting in Sports & Life
0:15 – Introducing Bobby Valentine: Athlete, Manager, Entrepreneur
0:56 – Drafted by the Dodgers & Playing with Bill Buckner
1:08 – What Made Tommy Lasorda So Special
2:46 – How Lasorda Changed the Coaching Game
3:31 – Growing Up in a Tight-Knit, Loving Family in Stamford
4:43 – Culture Shock: Managing Baseball in Japan
5:56 – Coaching Sacred Heart University: A Whole New Game
6:45 – The Career-Changing Injury in Center Field
7:49 – Other Injuries & Setbacks: Face, Knee, and Dreams
9:02 – Accepting He’d Never Be the Same Player Again
10:00 – Tommy Lasorda’s Brutally Honest Advice
10:58 – The Slow Shift from Player to Coach
11:45 – From Unemployed to Restaurateur: How It All Started
13:16 – Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery: 38-Year Success Story
14:23 – The Call That Brought Him Back to Baseball
15:04 – Beginning His Coaching Career with the Padres
15:10 – Outro & Sponsor Thank You
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