This Day In Dodgers History: First Game Played At Ebbets Field
On April 5, 1913, Ebbets Field opened its doors for the first time as the Brooklyn Dodgers hosted the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. More than 25,000 fans were in attendance for the first game at Ebbets Field,…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Jackie Robinson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the highest civilian honor -- by President Ronald Reagan on March 26, 1984. Rachel Robinson attended the White House ceremony to accept the honor on behalf of her late…
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 four-hour meeting with the Major League Baseball commissioner Albert “Happy” Chandler at the Sarasota Terrace Hotel. Durocher’s meeting with Chandler…
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 abandoned naval base as their Spring Training home in Florida for the Grapefruit League. The site would affectionately become known…
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 New York Yankees for their first championship title. The Dodgers were led by a plethora of Hall of Famers including Sandy…
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 Committee. The 10-time All-Star shortstop never received more than 47.9% of the normal vote, but the committee felt he was…
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...
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 infielder Gordon Slade. In shipping off their veteran starter, they received Ownie Carroll and Jake Flowers. Vance had wrapped up his 11th…
This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Retires
On Dec. 18, 1958, Pee Wee Reese announced his retirement at age 40 after 16 seasons with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. Reese was acquired on July 18, 1939, in a trade with the Boston Red Sox in exchange…
This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Wins 1955 NL MVP Award
Roy Campanella was voted 1955 National League MVP on December 8, 1955, narrowly finishing ahead of...
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...
