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 with the team. The Dodgers' decision was made prior to Wheat's age 39-season. Wheat debuted in 1909 as a 21-year-old for the then-Brooklyn Superbas, appearing…
Dodgers History: Rookies of the Year in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Dodgers have dominated the Rookie of the Year award (ROY), producing some of the most impressive young talents in the league. Since the award's inception in 1947, the Dodgers have had 18 players win the title, 14…