Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Curtis Granderson Cherishes Wearing Dodgers Uniform With High Socks As Homage To Jackie Robinson
Dodgers News

Curtis Granderson Cherishes Wearing Dodgers Uniform With High Socks As Homage To Jackie Robinson

Eric Avakian
August 20, 2017
3 Min Read
Curtis Granderson Cherishes Wearing Dodgers Uniform With High Socks As Homage To Jackie Robinson
Dave Reginek-Getty Images
SHARE

Already with the best record in Major League Baseball, there wasn’t much else the Los Angeles Dodgers could do to bolster their roster. However, the front office spotted a weakness and aimed to address it by acquiring Curtis Granderson from the New York Mets.

Granderson joined a rather crowded outfield, but the logjam was alleviated in some regard by the Dodgers optioning Joc Pederson to Triple-A Oklahoma City so he could continue to work on adjustments to his swing.

Granderson has started in left field in each of his two games with the Dodgers thus far. He recorded a video message for fans that was shared prior to his debut on Saturday. In it, Granderson expressed his excitement in joining the storied franchise.

Despite only being a few days into his tenure with the Dodgers, Granderson is appreciative of the opportunity and explained on Twitter his tradition of wearing high socks in honor of Jackie Robinson now has extra meaning:

Each game, I wear my socks high in honor of #JackieRobinson. Today I did it in a @dodgers uniform -and it felt really special #LetsGoDodgers pic.twitter.com/x9xTWcpldp

— Curtis Granderson (@cgrand3) August 19, 2017

Robinson has long been admired in many different fashions throughout the sport, and rightfully so. Every April 15, all on-field personnel wear Robinson’s iconic No. 42 jersey that otherwise is retired across baseball.

This season, the Dodgers installed a statue at Dodger Stadium depicting Robinson’s infamous steal of home plate, and he’s also been immortalized in the the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Plans are in place for a statue of Robinson to be erected at the Rose Bowl.

Granderson is one of many players who have been impacted by Robinson’s lasting legacy and have attempted to pay their respects. The 36-year-old is now in position to help the franchise Robinson made his mark with win their first World Series since 1988.

Granderson has already made an impact in two games with the Dodgers. He scored a run on Saturday to break up a scoreless game, and broke up Justin Verlander’s no-hitter in the sixth inning with a solo home run on Sunday.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Curtis GrandersonJackie RobinsonLos Angeles Dodgers
ByEric Avakian
Eric Avakian is a journalist from Burbank, Calif., serving as a staff writer at DodgerBlue.com. Eric was a June 2016 graduate from the Business Administration department at Cal Poly Pomona. Eric also serves as a staff writer at Lakersnation.com and previously served as a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. Contact: Eric@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Andrew Friedman, Mark Walter, Dodgers win, 2020 World Series
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Andrew Friedman Credits Mark Walter For Dodgers Signing Trevor Bauer

February 22, 2021
February 25, 2021
Rich-hill
Game Central

Preview: Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager Out Of Dodgers Lineup; Rich Hill Returns To Face Giants

May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017
Dodgers News

Dodgers Acquire Scott Alexander, Jake Peter In 3-Team Trade With Royals And White Sox

January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018
Rumors

MLB Free Agency Rumors: Cubs Have Interest In Yu Darvish

December 16, 2017
December 16, 2017

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어