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Tag: Brooklyn Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier, First Game After Move From Brooklyn & Jackie Robinson Statue Unveiled At Dodger Stadium

April 15 not only is a historic date in Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history, but it is celebrated across...

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Jackie Robinson Memorabilia Sold For Record Prices

Jackie Robinson is one of the most iconic figures in Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history and while...

Daniel Preciado

Dodgers News: Vin Scully Continues Support Of Gil Hodges To Make Hall Of Fame

Former Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges is among the players who are being...

Blake Williams

Dodgers News: Maury Wills, Gil Hodges On Golden Days Era Committee Ballot For Hall Of Fame

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced former Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers Maury Wills and Gil...

Blake Williams

This Day In Dodgers History: Babe Ruth Coaches In First Game

After a storied career spent primarily with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth made his coaching debut with the...

Matthew Moreno

Lakers Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Recalls Meeting Jackie Robinson

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history that spans well over a century. Prior to moving to the West Coast in...

Matt Borelli

Dodgers Video: Jackie Robinson Appears In Rare Footage From 1956 World Series At Ebbets Field

The 1956 World Series featured arguably the two most historic franchises in Major League Baseball in the Brooklyn...

Daniel Starkand

Vin Scully: Late Author Roger Kahn ‘Got It Right’ In “The Boys Of Summer” Book About Brooklyn Dodgers

Before the Dodgers relocated to Los Angeles in 1958, the club called Brooklyn their home for upwards of seven...

Matt Borelli

Astros Cheating Scandal Evokes Stinging Memories For Former Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher Carl Erskine

Throughout its history Major League Baseball has endured scandals of varying degrees. The latest, of course, is...

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Game-Worn Jackie Robinson Hat Sells In Auction Record-Setting Price

From a baseball standpoint, Jackie Robinson enjoyed a Hall-of-Fame career that spanned 10 years with the Brooklyn...

Matt Borelli

Dodgers News: Jackie Robinson’s 1949 Contract Sold For $276,000

During their time in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, the Dodgers franchise has seen many baseball legends come and go. But perhaps...

Eric Avakian

This Day In Dodgers History: L.A. Beats Giants In First Game At Coliseum

On April 18, 1958, the Los Angeles Dodgers played their first game in the city of Los Angeles, defeating the San Francisco Giants...

Eric Avakian