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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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