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Tag: Brooklyn Dodgers

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...

Blake Williams

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...

Staff Writer

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...

Blake Williams

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...

Daniel Starkand

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...

Staff Writer

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...

Daniel Starkand

FOCO Selling Roy Campanella Negro Leagues Bobblehead

Prior to Roy Campanella becoming a Brooklyn Dodgers legend, he starred for the Baltimore Elite...

Staff Writer

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...

Blake Williams

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...

Daniel Starkand

This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Stands In Solidarity With Jackie Robinson

On May 13, 1947, Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese stood in solidarity with Jackie Robinson after...

Matt Borelli

This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Announces First Career Game; Carl Erskine Starts At Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

On April 18, 1950, Hall-of-Fame broadcaster and icon Vin Scully began his career as the announcer...

Eric Avakian

Dodgers Mourn Passing Of Brooklyn ‘Boys Of Summer’ Legend Carl Erskine

The Los Angeles Dodgers shared their condolences to the family of Carl Erskine, who passed away...

Matthew Moreno