This Day In Dodgers History: Brooklyn Becomes First MLB Team To Purchase Airplane
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team become the first in MLB history to purchase their own aircraft for player travel on Jan. 4, 1957. The Dodgers, who were in Brooklyn at the time, purchased a Convair…
This Day In Dodgers History: Announcement To Build Ebbets Field In Brooklyn
On Jan. 2, 1912, Brooklyn Dodgers president and majority owner Charles Ebbets announced his intention to purchase 4.5 acres of land in the Pigtown section of Brooklyn, New York for a new stadium. Up to that point, the Dodgers were…
This Day In Dodgers History: Zack Wheat Released; 50th Anniversary In Los Angeles
On January 1, 1927, the Brooklyn Dodgers released longtime outfielder Zack Wheat after 18 seasons with the team. The Dodgers' decision was made prior to Wheat's age 39-season. Wheat debuted in 1909 as a 21-year-old for the then-Brooklyn Superbas, appearing…
This Day In Dodgers History: Charles Ebbets Becomes Controlling Owner
On Dec. 31, 1897, Charles Ebbets became the controlling owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, then known as the Grooms. Ebbets gained an 80% interest in the team after spending most of the decade as a bookkeeper and minority owner. The…
This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Retires
On Dec. 18, 1958, Pee Wee Reese announced his retirement at age 40 after 16 seasons with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. Reese was acquired on July 18, 1939, in a trade with the Boston Red Sox in exchange…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade To Giants
On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson made history when Robinson became the first...
This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Wins 1955 NL MVP Award
Roy Campanella was voted 1955 National League MVP on December 8, 1955, narrowly finishing ahead of...
This Day In Dodgers History: Walter O’Malley Elected Into Baseball Hall of Fame
On December 3, 2007, longtime Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley earned the minimum amount of votes necessary for induction and was posthumously elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the veterans committee. The famed owner, who entered…
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: Joe Black Wins Rookie Of The Year; Darryl Strawberry Stops Franchise Streak
On November 21, 1952, Joe Black, a 28-year-old right-hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was overwhelmingly voted as the National League Rookie of the Year, receiving 19 of 24 first-place votes. Hoyt Wilhelm, Dick Groat and Eddie Mathews also received first-place…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Named 1949 NL MVP
On Nov. 18, 1949, Brooklyn Dodgers infielder Jackie Robinson was named the National League MVP after his third season...
This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Wins NL MVP Award; Jim Tracy & Joe Torre Hired
On Nov. 1, 1951, Roy Campanella won the first of three career National League MVP Awards after putting together and impressive season with...
