The Sodfather – George Toma – Autographed Paperback Book (FREE SHIPPING)

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Born in 1929, the 96-year-old Toma began his career more than eight decades ago. Read stories about major league stars and the biggest events in sports.
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Inside the pages of The Sodfather, you’ll:

  • Read about dire warnings to the NFL before the Super Bowl LVII clash between Philadelphia and Kansas City, and how Toma butted heads with those in charge.
  • Learn how Toma’s insistence on safe turf earned him respect from world-class athletes and caused rifts with league management.
  • Discover how The Sodfather earned his nickname and how his commitment changed the game.
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Order now to receive an exclusive signed paperback edition of The Sodfather, personally autographed by legendary groundskeeper George Toma.

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Within the pages of The Sodfather, you’ll uncover:

  • A Legendary Career: From his humble beginnings tending to the fields in the minor leagues to becoming the most recognized groundskeeper in the world, Toma’s career is unmatched. Born in 1929, see how the 96-year-old Toma’s dedication to excellence took him from working on fields in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. to an accomplished career that lasted more than eight decades working on the biggest sports stages across the world.
  • The Drama Behind the Turf: The field condition disaster of the Big Game in 2023 takes center stage in the book’s most dramatic moments. Toma urged the league to address field conditions before the final showdown between Philadelphia and Kansas City. Yet, despite butting heads with those in charge in the name of player safety, the issues went unresolved. Learn the details behind the drama, the missteps and the aftermath of the Big Game.
  • A Commitment to Excellence: George Toma, the Sodfather, is driven by his motto of putting in his best effort – “and then some.” And it’s this philosophy that helped him become the best in the business. Anyone who resonates with the values of hard work, precision and dedication to their craft will be fascinated by the intricate details of his most interesting stories.

Co-authored by Craig Handel and George Toma, The Sodfather takes readers through Toma’s journey from his time in charge of the professional football turf and baseball fields in Kansas City to his later years as a world-class groundskeeping consultant. Get your premium paperback copy of The Sodfather today!

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