Tag: Don Drysdale

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: Last Spring Training Game At Dodgertown

On March 17, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Houston Astros in their final game at Holman Stadium. The Dodgers said goodbye to Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla., which served as their Spring Training home for 61 years. The…

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale & Sandy Koufax Begin Spring Training Holdout

On Feb. 28, 1966, Los Angeles Dodgers icons Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax did not report for the start of Spring Training and with that began a double holdout that lasted 32 days. It was a time in MLB history…

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

On Jan. 10, 1984, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Drysdale, who was born and grew up in Van Nuys, Calif., made his Major League debut for the Dodgers in 1956…

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale & Pee Wee Reese Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Don Drysdale and Brooklyn legend Pee Wee Reese inducted into the National Baseball Hall...

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Added To Roster & Tommy Lasorda Optioned; Don Drysdale Breaks Scoreless Innings Record

On June 8, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal to make...

This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda’s 25 Strikeouts; Don Drysdale Ties MLB Shutout Streak Record

On May 31, 1948, future Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda struck out 25 batters for the Schenectady Blue Jays...

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale & Sandy Koufax Sign Contracts To End Holdout

On March 30, 1966, famed Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale ended their double...

Clayton Kershaw Moves Into Second Place On All-Time Dodgers Wins List

In Clayton Kershaw's 16 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he has established himself as one of the greatest players in franchise history...

Clayton Kershaw Deflects Credit After Tying Don Drysdale On Dodgers All-Time Wins List

Clayton Kershaw didn't have his best stuff Wednesday night, but still was effective enough to help the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a...

FOCO Selling Dodgers Bobbleheads Of Don Drysdale, Julio Urías & Dodger Dog

FOCO released a new Los Angeles Dodgers bobblehead set of Don Drysdale and Julio Urías, plus a unique concept involving the famed...

FOCO Selling Dodgers Bobbleheads Of Joe Kelly, James Outman & Don Drysdale

FOCO released new Los Angeles Dodgers bobbleheads of Don Drysdale, Joe Kelly and James Outman. Drysdale's bobblehead is a...