This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Davis Traded To Mets
On Nov. 29, 1966, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded two-time batting champion Tommy Davis and Derrell Griffith to the New York Mets in exchange for Jim Hickman and Ron Hunt. Davis, a Brooklyn native, made his MLB debut with the…
This Day In Dodgers History: Rick Sutcliffe Starts National League Rookie Of The Year Streak
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Rick Sutcliffe voted the 1979 National League Rookie of the Year...
This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Named 1953 NL MVP
On Nov. 27, 1953, Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella was named the National League MVP. It was Campanella's second time winning the award, which he took home again for a third and final time in 1955. During the 1953 season,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Eric Davis & Kip Gross Acquired From Reds
On Nov. 27, 1991, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time All-Star Eric Davis and Kip Gross from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Tim Belcher and John Wetteland. Davis was coming off somewhat of a down year as he hit…
The History of Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles California
Dodger Stadium, an iconic landmark in Los Angeles, California, stands as a testament to the rich history of baseball in America. As the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, this ballpark has witnessed countless memorable moments since its opening in…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jim Lefebvre Wins Rookie Of The Year; Stan Williams Trade
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Jim Lefebvre named the 1965 National League Rookie...
A List of Los Angeles Dodgers Championship Seasons
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history of success, with multiple World Series championships. Here's a comprehensive list of the Dodgers' championship seasons, including their lone title as the Brooklyn Dodgers: 1955: Brooklyn's Breakthrough The Brooklyn Dodgers clinched their…
The Los Angeles Dodgers: World Series Heartbreaks and a Legacy of Near Misses
The Los Angeles Dodgers, one of baseball's most storied franchises, have a rich history of World Series appearances. While they've tasted victory seven times, numerous heartbreaks have marked their journey to the top. Look at the Dodgers' World Series losses…
This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Hired As Brooklyn Manager
On November 24, 1954, the Brooklyn Dodgers hired Walter Alston as their manager. Alston's No. 24 jersey...
This Day In Dodgers History: Maury Wills Voted 1962 National League MVP
On Nov. 23, 1962, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills was named the National League MVP. The five-time All-Star appeared in 165 games, hitting .299/.347/.373 with 13 doubles, 10 triples, six home runs and 48 RBI. Wills earned eight of…
This Day In Dodgers History: Dave Roberts Hired As Manager
On Nov. 23, 2015, the Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the hiring of Dave Roberts as the franchise's 28th manager and 10th since the club moved from Brooklyn. Roberts, who is of African-American and Japanese descent, additionally became the Dodgers'…
This Day In Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente Joins Pirates, Steve Sax Wins Rookie Of The Year & Vin Scully Receives Presidential Medal Of Freedom
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history was memorable for Steve Sax and Vin Scully, and also a franchise-altering...
