Tag: Brooklyn Dodgers

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

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

FOCO Selling Roy Campanella Negro Leagues Bobblehead

Prior to Roy Campanella becoming a Brooklyn Dodgers legend, he starred for the Baltimore Elite...

This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Stands In Solidarity With Jackie Robinson

On May 13, 1947, Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese stood in solidarity with Jackie Robinson after...

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...

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...

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...

Brooklyn Dodgers Fan Richard Lewis Passes Away

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...