This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Reaches 2,000 Career Wins; Jackie Robinson Statue Unveiled
On July 17, 1976, manager Walter Alston recorded his 2,000th career win as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, at Dodger Stadium. Alston finished his 23-year managerial career with 2,040 wins, the most in Dodgers franchise history…
Dodgers Among Teams Featured In Aviator Nation MLB Collection
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of another strong regular season that is drawing fans to Dodger Stadium at a record pace, and further fueling a variety of collaborations. Among them is the Dodgers being featured in Aviator…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jerry Reuss Earns Win In 1980 MLB All-Star Game At Dodger Stadium
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team host the 1980 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. It marked just the franchise's third time doing so, and up until 2022, it was the only Midsummer Classic played at…
This Day In Dodgers History: Attendance Milestone & Yasiel Puig Achieves MLB First
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the franchise reach an attendance milestone in their first season after moving from Brooklyn, and also Yasiel Puig achieve a first for any player who made his MLB debut. On July 3,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo Makes All-Star Game, Eric Gagné, White House Visit & More
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history is noteworthy for Johnny Podres, Hideo Nomo, Eric Gagné, Cody Bellinger and the 2020 World Series championship team. On July 2, 1962, Podres tied an old MLB record with eight consecutive strikeouts during…
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Matches Dave Stewart By Throwing No-Hitter
Fernando Valenzuela threw a no-hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 29, 1990, fulfilling a prediction of sorts in the process. Roughly 30 minutes prior to first pitch at Dodger Stadium, Oakland Athletics right-hander Dave Stewart completed a no-hitter…
This Day In Dodgers History: Matt Kemp Scores Only Run Despite Angels’ No-Hitter
On June 28, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium despite not collecting a hit against Jered Weaver and Jose Arredondo. Matt Kemp scored the only run in the Dodgers' 1-0 victory. The Dodgers…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jerry Reuss Throws No-Hitter; Frank McCourt Files For Bankruptcy Protection
On June 27, 1980, Jerry Reuss threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants to help lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-0 win at Candlestick Park. Reuss' performance marked the first no-hitter of the 1980 MLB season and…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Steals Home Plate; MLB Home Run Record Tied
On June 24, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke from third base and stole home plate for the first time in his Major League career. The exhilarating play additionally was the first stolen base of Robinson's 10-year career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Dedicated
The Los Angeles Dodgers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 20, 2008, becoming the first sports franchise honored by the Hollywood Historic Trust and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The Dodgers' Award of Excellence star was…
This Day In Dodgers History: Mike Piazza Hits Longest Home Run At Joe Robbie Stadium
In just his third season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Piazza hit the longest home run at Joe Robbie Stadium with a majestic grand slam to center field that traveled 477 feet. The grand slam was Piazza's first of…
This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston No. 24 Retired
Former manager Walter Alston had his No. 24 jersey retired by the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 5, 1977. Alston's jersey number resides in the Dodger Stadium Ring of Honor, where Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax and Vin Scully are also…
