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Jackie Robinson, Don Newcombe, Roy Campanella, Martin Luther King Jr., Grace painting

Orel Hershiser Buys Jackie Robinson Painting To Keep At Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

As the Los Angeles Dodgers and all of MLB celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, Orel Hershiser commemorated…
Fernando Valenzuela

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Becomes First Player To Earn $1 Million Through Arbitration

On Feb. 19, 1983, Fernando Valenzuela became the first player to be awarded $1 million through the arbitration process…
Manny Machado, AJ Pollock

This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Hired, Manny Mota Breaks Pinch-Hit Record, Gary Sheffield Ties Duke Snider & ‘1+4’ Game

On September 29, 1976, Tommy Lasorda was hired as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, becoming the successor to Hall of Famer Walter…
Don Newcombe

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

On September 5, 1955, Don Newcombe hit his seventh home run of the season to set a National League record for a pitcher…
Don Newcombe

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

On Nov. 27, 1956, Brooklyn Dodgers starting pitcher Don Newcombe was named the first ever Cy Young Award…
Roy Campanella

Dodgers Celebrate Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella & Don Newcombe For Black History Month

The Los Angeles Dodgers are celebrating Black History Month by highlighting some of the most impactful Black…
Don Newcombe

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Released By Indians, Ending MLB Career

On Jan. 19, 1961, longtime Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe was released by the Cleveland Indians…
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run

Dodgers News: Justin Turner Remembers Don Newcombe In Tipping His Cap For 100th Anniversary Of Negro Leagues

Several players across Major League Baseball took a moment Sunday to tip their cap in recognition of the Negro…

Kenley Jansen, Rich Hill & Russell Martin Among Dodgers Gifted Hats From Don Newcombe’s Collection During Private Memorial At Dodger Stadium

For decades, Don Newcombe was of the most ubiquitous figures at Los Angeles Dodgers home games. One…

Dodgers Video: Don Newcombe Remembered With Tribute

The Los Angeles Dodgers family lost a beloved member this past February when Don Newcombe…
Don Newcombe

Dodgers Honoring Don Newcombe During 2019 Season With Commemorative No. 36 Jersey Patch

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced plans to honor Don Newcombe during the 2019 season by wearing a No. 36 patch on their uniform. Newcombe…
Sandy Koufax, Don Newcombe, Dodgers

Kenley Jansen, Sandy Koufax, Vin Scully Among Dodgers To Reflect On Passing Of Don Newcombe

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a legend on Tuesday, as four-time All-Star and 1956 National League Cy Young Award winner Don Newcombe…