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Dodger Stadium, 2019 Opening Day, flyover

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…
General view of the Ebbets Field entrance, which was home to the Brooklyn Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: Announcement To Build Ebbets Field In Brooklyn

On January 2, 1912, Brooklyn Dodgers president and majority owner Charles Ebbets announced his…
Vin Scully, Sandra Scully, 2008 Rose Parade

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…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Traded To Giants

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…
Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley

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…
Roy Campanella

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…
Dodgers logo

This Day In Dodgers History: Joe Black Wins Rookie Of The Year; Darryl Strawberry Stops Franchise Streak

On Nov. 21, 1952, Joe Black, a 28-year-old right-hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers was overwhelmingly voted as…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Named 1949 Nl Mvp

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…
Roy Campanella

This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Wins 1951 NL MVP Award; Jim Tracy & Joe Torre Hired

On November 1, 1951, Roy Campanella won the first of three career National League MVP Awards after putting…
Brooklyn Dodgers celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees in seven games of the 1955 World Series

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…
Manny Machado, AJ Pollock

This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Hired, Manny Mota Breaks Pinch-Hit 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…
Don Newcombe

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Newcombe Sets Home Run Record; Dodger Stadium Rainout

On September 5, 1955, Don Newcombe hit his seventh home run of the season to set a National League record for a pitcher…