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...
This Day In Dodgers History: 1955 World Series Win, NLDS Sweep Against Cubs & Clayton Kershaw Reaches 300 Strikeouts
On Oct. 4, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees, 2-0, in Game 7 of the World Series...
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Hired, Manny Mota Breaks Record, Gary Sheffield Ties Duke Snider & ‘1+4’ Game
On September 29, 1976, Tommy Lasorda was hired as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, becoming the successor to Hall of Famer Walter...
This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Sets Home Run Record; Dodger Stadium Rainout
On Sept. 5, 1955, Don Newcombe hit his seventh home run of the season to set a National League record for a pitcher, breaking the...
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On July 23, 1962, Brooklyn Dodgers great Jackie Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of...
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Steals Home Plate; MLB Home Run Record Tied
On June 24, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke from third base and stole home plate for the first time in his Major...
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Part Of 2 Record-Setting Games; Tom Lovett Throws First No-Hitter In Franchise History
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax set a strikeout record and star in a road game at the...
FOCO Selling Roy Campanella Negro Leagues Bobblehead
Prior to Roy Campanella becoming a Brooklyn Dodgers legend, he starred for the Baltimore Elite...
This Day In Dodgers History: Manny Mota & Willie Davis Hit Inside-The-Park Home Runs; Roy Campanella Sets NL Catcher Record
On June 11, 1972, Manny Mota and Willie Davis both hit inside-the-park home runs at Dodger Stadium during a game between the Los...
