This Day In Dodgers History: Kirk Gibson, Justin Turner Hit Walk-Off Home Runs In Postseason 29 Years Apart
October 15 marks a memorable day in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history. Kirk Gibson and Justin Turner share the unique honor of hitting clutch, walk-off home runs in the postseason -- albeit 29 years apart. Gibson most notably accomplished this…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Complete Game In 1965 World Series
On Oct. 14, 1965, Sandy Koufax led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a Game 7 victory against the Minnesota Twins in the World Series. The performance was particularly impressive because Koufax was starting on two days of rest and making…
This Day In Dodgers History: World Series Sweep Of New York Yankees; Sandy Kofuax Declines To Pitch On Yom Kippur
Led by Sandy Koufax on Oct. 6, 1963, the Los Angeles Dodgers captured their third World Series championship in franchise history by completing a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees. It came one day after the first ever World…
This Day In Dodgers History: First World Series Game At Dodger Stadium
On Oct. 5, 1963, the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the New York Yankees for the first-ever World Series game at Dodger Stadium. Game 3 of that year's Fall Classic was played with 55,912 fans in attendance. The first two games…
This Day In Dodgers History: Maury Wills Sets MLB Record For Most Games Played
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Maury Wills set the MLB record for most games played...
This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Calls Final Game, Steve Finley Clinches NL West, 4 Players With 30 Home Runs & Sandy Koufax
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw legendary broadcaster Vin Scully call the final game of his illustrious career, Steve Finley clinch the 2004 National League West title in grand fashion, four players reach 30 home runs and Sandy…
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Hired, Manny Mota Breaks Record, Gary Sheffield Ties Duke Snider & ‘1+4’ Game
On Sept. 29, 1976, Tommy Lasorda was hired as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, becoming the successor to Hall of Famer Walter Altson. Alston began his coaching career as a player-manager in 1946 for the Nashua Dodgers of the Class-B New…
This Day In Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser Breaks Don Drysdale’s Record With 59 Consecutive Scoreless Innings
On Sept. 28, 1988, famed Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser made history by extending a remarkable stretch to 59 consecutive scoreless innings. He did so by throwing 10 innings against the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium. Unfortunately,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Franchise Wins Record, Mike Piazza Sets Home Run Record & James Loney Ties RBI Mark
On Sept. 28, 1997, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Colorado Rockies, 13-9 at Coors Field, but Mike Piazza joined the franchise record books with a two-home run day. Piazza slugged his first home run off John Thomson in…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Breaks Strikeouts Record; Mike Piazza & Tommy Lasorda Achieve Milestones
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax break the National League record for strikeouts in a season on Sept. 27, 1961. The left-hander surpassed Christy Mathewson, who held the previous mark with 267 during the 1903 campaign.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Mike Piazza Hits Longest Home Run At Coors Field
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Mike Piazza hit what once held as the longest home run at Coors Field. Piazza's blast on September 26, 1997, was hit off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Darren Holmes and traveled 496…
This Day In Dodgers History: Duke Snider, Don Sutton, Fernando Valenzuela, Home Run Record & Jaime Jarrín
Sept. 22 is a notable date in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for multiple reasons, and also for the 1957 Brooklyn team because of Duke Snider. On the final day of the regular season that year, Snider slugged two home…
