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7 months ago
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This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Steals Home Plate; MLB Home Run Record Tied

Jackie Robinson stole home plate for the first time in his Major League career on June 24, 1947, marking a historic moment in baseball.
Robinson's base running prowess contributed significantly to his career achievements, including over 197 total stolen bases.
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9 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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9 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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3 weeks ago

Revisiting the 1955 World Series

The 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers overcame injuries and a makeshift pitching staff through managerial creativity to win their first World Championship, clinching the series on the road.
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4 weeks ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Announcement To Build Ebbets Field In Brooklyn

Ebbets Field opened in 1913 as a reinforced concrete-and-steel 23,000-seat stadium built by Charles Ebbets to replace wooden Washington Park.
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1 month ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Charles Ebbets Becomes Controlling Owner

Charles Ebbets secured controlling ownership of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1897, built Ebbets Field as their long-term home, and led the team until 1925.
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1 month ago

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

Jim Gilliam won the 1953 NL Rookie of the Year after a breakout season; his No.19 was retired and Seitz's ruling created MLB free agency.
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2 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Wins First Ever Cy Young Award

Don Newcombe won the inaugural Cy Young Award in 1956 after a 27-7 season and also won the National League MVP that year.
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2 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Joe Black Wins Rookie Of The Year; Darryl Strawberry Stops Franchise Streak

On Nov. 21, 1952, Joe Black, a 28-year-old right-hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was overwhelmingly voted as the National League Rookie of the Year, receiving 19 of 24 first-place votes. Hoyt Wilhelm, Dick Groat and Eddie Mathews also received first-place votes. This made Black the third player in Dodgers franchise history to win the Rookie of the Year honors, joining Jackie Robinson in 1947 and Don Newcombe in 1949. The following season, Jim Gilliam added to the Dodgers list by winning the honor for 1953.
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6 months 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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7 months 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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8 months ago

Where are all the May babies in Brooklyn baseball history?

"Wheat played for 19 seasons, 18 of them for the Dodgers, earning a place in the Dodger Hall of Fame and Major League Baseball Hall of Fame."
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9 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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