Tag: Brooklyn Dodgers

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...

Matthew Moreno

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...

Matthew Moreno

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: 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...

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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...

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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

This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Named Manager, Jim Tracy Signs Two-Year Extension

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history centered around managerial transactions involving Walter Alston and...

Ethan Duer

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Passes Away

Jackie Robinson tragically passed away in his North Stamford, Connecticut home on October 24, 1972, due to...

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This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Steals Home Plate In Game 1 Of 1955 World Series

Months removed from doing so for the first time in his career, Jackie Robinson stole home plate against the New...

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Dodgers Hall Of Famer Gil Hodges’ Widow, Joan, Passes Away

Joan Hodges, widow of Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Famer Gil Hodges, passed away Saturday...

Matthew Moreno