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4 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade To Giants

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American player in MLB history, changing the landscape of the sport.
Robinson retired rather than play for the rival Giants, opting to pursue business opportunities instead.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 week 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.
LA Dodgers
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4 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade To Giants

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American player in MLB history, changing the landscape of the sport.
Robinson retired rather than play for the rival Giants, opting to pursue business opportunities instead.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 week 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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#baseball-history
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
6 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: 1955 World Series Win, NLDS Sweep Against Cubs & Clayton Kershaw Reaches 300 Strikeouts

The Dodgers achieved their first-ever World Series win in 1955 against the Yankees.
The 2008 NLDS sweep against the Cubs ended a lengthy postseason win drought for the Dodgers.
Kershaw's milestone of 300 strikeouts in 2015 highlighted his skill as a premier pitcher.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
2 weeks 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.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
9 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

Jackie Robinson, a Brooklyn Dodgers great, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 on his first ballot, alongside Bob Feller, Bill McKechnie, and Edd Roush.
LA Dodgers
fromLAist
6 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.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
3 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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3 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.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
6 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: 1955 World Series Win, NLDS Sweep Against Cubs & Clayton Kershaw Reaches 300 Strikeouts

The Dodgers achieved their first-ever World Series win in 1955 against the Yankees.
The 2008 NLDS sweep against the Cubs ended a lengthy postseason win drought for the Dodgers.
Kershaw's milestone of 300 strikeouts in 2015 highlighted his skill as a premier pitcher.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
2 weeks 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.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
9 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

Jackie Robinson, a Brooklyn Dodgers great, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 on his first ballot, alongside Bob Feller, Bill McKechnie, and Edd Roush.
LA Dodgers
fromLAist
6 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.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
3 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.
LA Dodgers
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
more#baseball-history
#jackie-robinson
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 month 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.
fromBKReader
6 months ago
Brooklyn

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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1 month ago
LA Dodgers

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

A Modest Monument to the Dodgers' Days in Brooklyn

Ebbets Field's historical significance is preserved through community engagement, highlighting Jackie Robinson's legacy and the joy it brings to visitors.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 month 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.
fromBKReader
6 months ago
Brooklyn

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.
fromDodger Blue
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

A Modest Monument to the Dodgers' Days in Brooklyn

Ebbets Field's historical significance is preserved through community engagement, highlighting Jackie Robinson's legacy and the joy it brings to visitors.
more#jackie-robinson
#sports-history
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
2 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.
LA Dodgers
fromNewsday
6 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.
fromDodger Blue
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

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.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
2 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.
LA Dodgers
fromNewsday
6 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.
fromDodger Blue
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

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.
more#sports-history
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
4 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

A Modest Monument to the Dodgers' Days in Brooklyn

Ebbets Field's historical significance draws visitors, and staff at the apartment complex enhance the experience by sharing stories and taking photos.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
7 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Sets Home Run Record; Dodger Stadium Rainout

Don Newcombe had a historic season in 1955, becoming the first pitcher in the National League to hit seven home runs.
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LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
11 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Celebrated In Front Of Record Crowd; Wes Parker Hits For Cycle

The Dodgers honored Roy Campanella's legacy with a ceremonial event, showcasing support for his medical care and contributions to the team.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
10 months ago

FOCO Selling Roy Campanella Negro Leagues Bobblehead

Roy Campanella's legacy honored with limited-edition bobblehead featuring his time with the Baltimore Elite Giants and statistical updates due to MLB incorporating Negro Leagues data.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
11 months ago

This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Celebrated In Front Of Record Crowd; Wes Parker Hits For Cycle

The Dodgers honored Roy Campanella's legacy with a ceremonial event, showcasing support for his medical care and contributions to the team.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
10 months ago

FOCO Selling Roy Campanella Negro Leagues Bobblehead

Roy Campanella's legacy honored with limited-edition bobblehead featuring his time with the Baltimore Elite Giants and statistical updates due to MLB incorporating Negro Leagues data.
more#roy-campanella
LA Dodgers
fromYardbarker
10 months ago

With Willie Mays' death, an epic era of NYC baseball continues to slip away

In the 1950s, New York City was a baseball mecca with three MLB teams winning World Series titles, but the era is coming to an end as players from that time pass away.
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