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Tag: Brooklyn Dodgers

Brooklyn Dodgers Fan Richard Lewis Passes Away

Longtime Brooklyn Dodgers fan and famed comedian Richard Lewis passed away Tuesday night at the...

Matthew Moreno

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...

Staff Writer

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...

Scott Geirman

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...

Blake Williams

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...

Blake Williams

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...

Blake Williams

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...

Daniel Starkand

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...

Staff Writer

This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Acquired In Trade With Red Sox

On July 18, 1939, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquired Harold Pee Wee Reese from the Boston Red Sox for $35,000 and players to be named...

Staff Writer

Dodgers Legend Carl Erskine Named Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Former Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine was named the 2023 recipient of the John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Lifetime...

Blake Williams

2-Time Dodgers World Series Champion Roger Craig Passes Away

Former Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roger Craig, who won two World Series championships with the franchise, passed away...

Matt Borelli

Nike Releasing Jackie Robinson Air Force 1 ’07

Nike is releasing a limited-edition Jackie Robinson Air Force 1 '07 on Saturday, April 15. The date coincides with the anniversary of Robinson...

Matthew Moreno