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: 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: First Game Played At Ebbets Field
On April 5, 1913, Ebbets Field opened its doors for the first time as the Brooklyn Dodgers hosted the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. More than 25,000 fans were in attendance for the first game at Ebbets Field,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Jackie Robinson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the highest civilian honor -- by President Ronald Reagan on March 26, 1984. Rachel Robinson attended the White House ceremony to accept the honor on behalf of her late…
This Day In Dodgers History: Leo Durocher Confesses To Gambling; Fernando Valenzuela Ends Contract Holdout
On March 24, 1947, longtime Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher confessed to playing card games within the clubhouse in a four-hour meeting with the Major League Baseball commissioner Albert “Happy” Chandler at the Sarasota Terrace Hotel. Durocher’s meeting with Chandler…
This Day In Dodgers History: Dodgertown Lease Signed With City Of Vero Beach
On March 23, 1951, the Brooklyn Dodgers signed a 21-year lease with the city of Vero Beach to use an abandoned naval base as their Spring Training home in Florida for the Grapefruit League. The site would affectionately become known…
This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella & Johnny Podres Statues Unveiled At Baseball Hall Of Fame
The 1955 World Series is one of the true triumphs in franchise history as the then-Brooklyn Dodgers toppled the New York Yankees for their first championship title. The Dodgers were led by a plethora of Hall of Famers including Sandy…
This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On March 4, 1984, Harold Pee Wee Reese was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee. The 10-time All-Star shortstop never received more than 47.9% of the normal vote, but the committee felt he was…
This Day In Dodgers History: Casey Stengel Hired As Manager
On Feb. 23, 1934, Casey Stengel was hired as the new Brooklyn Dodgers manager to replace...
This Day In Dodgers History: Future Hall Of Famer Dazzy Vance Traded To Cardinals
On February 9, 1933, the Brooklyn Dodgers traded ace pitcher Dazzy Vance to the St. Louis Cardinals alongside infielder Gordon Slade. In shipping off their veteran starter, they received Ownie Carroll and Jake Flowers. Vance had wrapped up his 11th…
This Day In Dodgers History: Zack Wheat Elected To Hall Of Fame; Mike Marshall Arrested At Michigan state
On Feb. 1, 1959, Zack Wheat was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee…
