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fromDodger Blue
2 weeks ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Acquired In Trade With Red Sox

From 1947 to 1956, Reese appeared in no fewer than 140 games and was one of the pillars of the franchise. Reese wasn't an MVP-level player, but he was what embodied that caliber teammate and role model.
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fromDodger Blue
3 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Makes MLB Debut & Breaks Color Barrier

Jackie Robinson broke MLB's color barrier on April 15, 1947, debuting with the Brooklyn Dodgers and impacting sports history profoundly.
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fromDodger Blue
3 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Makes MLB Debut & Breaks Color Barrier

Jackie Robinson broke MLB's color barrier on April 15, 1947, debuting with the Brooklyn Dodgers and impacting sports history profoundly.
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fromDodger Blue
1 month ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Added To Roster & Tommy Lasorda Optioned; Don Drysdale Breaks Scoreless Innings Record

Tommy Lasorda's optioning to Montreal in 1955 allowed Sandy Koufax to debut and eventually become a legendary MLB pitcher.
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fromDodger Blue
5 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Casey Stengel Hired As Manager

Casey Stengel's career as Dodgers manager was marked by poor performance, contrasting sharply with his later success with the Yankees.
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fromNewsday
9 months ago

Six decades later, Yankees-Dodgers stirs Brooklyn memories

The debate over World Series favorites reflects deep familial connections and historical pain from the Dodgers' departure from Brooklyn.
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fromDodger Blue
5 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Casey Stengel Hired As Manager

Casey Stengel's career as Dodgers manager was marked by poor performance, contrasting sharply with his later success with the Yankees.
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fromNewsday
9 months ago

Six decades later, Yankees-Dodgers stirs Brooklyn memories

The debate over World Series favorites reflects deep familial connections and historical pain from the Dodgers' departure from Brooklyn.
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fromDodger Blue
3 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Announces First Career Game; Carl Erskine Starts At Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Vin Scully's broadcasting career began on April 18, 1950, marking the start of an iconic legacy in Major League Baseball.
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fromDodger Blue
4 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Leo Durocher Confesses To Gambling; Fernando Valenzuela Ends Contract Holdout

Leo Durocher was suspended for gambling in 1947 yet returned successfully to baseball as a manager, leaving a lasting legacy.
fromDodger Blue
4 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Dodgertown Lease Signed With City Of Vero Beach

Dodgertown served as the Dodgers' Spring Training home for decades, showcasing integration and notable player contributions.
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fromDodger Blue
4 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

Harold Pee Wee Reese was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984, recognizing his impact as a player and teammate despite low voting percentages.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Tommy Brown, a Teenage Talent for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Dies at 97

Tommy Brown, youngest major league player at age 16, passed away at 97 after a fall, leaving a significant mark in baseball history.
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fromDodger Blue
7 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Charles Ebbets Becomes Controlling Owner

Charles Ebbets transformed the Brooklyn Dodgers by securing Ebbets Field, creating a lasting legacy for the team and its fans.
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fromDodger Blue
7 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Jim Gilliam Wins Rookie Of The Year; Andy Messersmith Part Of MLB Free Agency Beginning

Jim Gilliam was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1953, showcasing an impactful season with the Dodgers.
fromDodger Blue
8 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Named 1953 NL MVP

Roy Campanella was a standout catcher for the Dodgers, winning the NL MVP in 1953 after an impressive season.
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fromLAist
9 months ago

With the World Series underway, a guide to Brooklyn Dodgers history in NYC

The Dodgers' relocation from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958 left a lasting emotional impact on fans and a palpable sense of loss.
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fromBKReader
9 months ago

The Legacy of Brooklyn's Major League Baseball Teams

The Brooklyn Dodgers deeply influenced both baseball and broader societal changes, symbolizing the cultural evolution of Brooklyn from the early 1900s to the 1950s.
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