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This Day In Dodgers History: Vin Scully Announces First Career Game

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…
Carl Erskine

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…
Jackie Robinson, Don Newcombe, Roy Campanella, Martin Luther King Jr., Grace painting

Orel Hershiser Buys Jackie Robinson Painting To Keep At Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

As the Los Angeles Dodgers and all of MLB celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, Orel Hershiser commemorated…
Dodgers News: Assemblyman Mike Gatto Introduces Resolution To Name Part Of Interstate 210 After Jackie Robinson

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…
Nike Air Max 1 '86 Jackie Robinson

Nike Release Date Details For Air Max 1 ’86 Jackie Robinson

Along with the Los Angeles Dodgers and all of MLB recognizing Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, the annual…
Fernando Valenzuela

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…
Dodgertown view, Vero Beach

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…
Roy Campanella, Johnny Podres, Baseball Hall of Fame statue

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…
Pee Wee Reese

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…
Richard Lewis

Brooklyn Dodgers Fan Richard Lewis Passes Away

Longtime Brooklyn Dodgers fan and famed comedian Richard Lewis passed away Tuesday night at the…
Casey Stengel

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…
Dazzy Vance

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…