This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Receives Honorary Doctor Of Laws Degree From Pepperdine
On April 26, 2008, Los Angeles Dodgers legendary broadcaster Vin Scully delivered the commencement speech at Pepperdine University and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, the institution's highest honor. Late Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who also received an honorary…
This Day In Dodgers History: Rick Monday Saves Flag At Dodger Stadium; National League Attendance Record Set
April 25 is an important date in Los Angeles Dodgers history for events that occurred at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum and Dodger Stadium, some 18 years apart, and with one involving Rick Monday during his time as an opposing player.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Ties MLB Record With 18 Strikeouts
On April 24, 1962, Hall-of-Famer and Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax set a Major League record with...
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Tatis Hits 2 Grand Slams In One Inning Off Chan Ho Park
Chan Ho Park and the Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves on the wrong end of MLB history on April 23, 1999, when St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Fernando Tatis slugged two grand slams in the same inning. Before that point…
This Day In Dodgers History: Multiple Rainouts At Dodger Stadium; Leo Durocher Returns
On April 21, 1967, the Los Angeles Dodgers' scheduled game against the St. Louis Cardinals was postponed due to rain, snapping a streak of 410 consecutive contests at Dodger Stadium without a washout since it opened in 1962. Exactly 21…
This Day In Dodgers History: Dodger Stadium Attendance Reaches 100 Million; Bud Selig Announces Takeover
On April 20, 1999, the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a game that was much more monumental for Dodger Stadium history. The matchup drew 37,717 fans, which pushed total attendance past 100 million…
This Day In Dodgers History: First National League Game, Roy Campanella Milestone & Orel Hershiser Ties Record
April 19 is a memorable date in Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers history, and it involves the franchise's time playing under the Bridegrooms name, Roy Campanella reaching a milestone and Orel Hershiser tying a dubious MLB record late into his…
This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Announces First Career Game; Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Debut
On April 18, 1950, Hall-of-Fame broadcaster and icon Vin Scully began his career as the announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The game involved the Dodgers facing off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Shibe Park, with Don Newcombe making the start.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale Makes MLB Debut; Clayton Kershaw Reaches 1,000 Career Strikeouts
On April 17, 1956, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Don Drysdale made his MLB debut in a relief appearance against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander walked a batter in what was a scoreless ninth inning. Drysdale filled a swingman role for…
This Day In Dodgers History: Juan Marichal Pitches Final Game
Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal is most known for his career with the San Francisco Giants, where he pitched for 14 seasons of his career and earned all his accolades and accomplishments. But the long-time Giants' ace spent the…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Makes MLB Debut & Breaks Color Barrier
On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers faced off against the Boston Braves in an Opening Day contest at Ebbets Field, winning by a score of 5-3. The crowd of 26,653 witnessed one of the most historically significant events in…
This Day In Dodgers History: Orlando Hudson Hits For Cycle; Aaron Harang Sets Strikeout Record
On April 13, 2009, Orlando Hudson hit for the cycle against the San Francisco Giants to help the Los Angeles Dodgers cruise to an 11-1 win in the opener at Dodger Stadium. While it was the first time that season…
