This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signed; Vin Scully Misses 2012 Home Opener & Dodger Stadium First Game
April 10 is a big day in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for a few reasons, with the first coming back in 1947 when the team was still playing in Brooklyn. During the sixth inning of an exhibition game against…
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: Jackie Robinson Featured On Wheaties Cereal Boxes
On February 11, 1997, General Mills, the makers of Wheaties, unveiled three new Jackie Robinson cereal boxes to be sold in stores nationwide. It was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer breaking MLB's color…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On Jan. 23, 1962, the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) voted Brooklyn Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Robinson received 77.5% (124 of 160) of all the ballots cast, earning him enshrinement in his…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Wins Spingarn Medal
On Jan. 8, 1956, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People awarded Jackie Robinson the Spingarn Medal for his strong support of civil rights initiatives. The Brooklyn Dodgers and Robinson made history on April 15, 1947, when he…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade To Giants
On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson made history when Robinson became the first...
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Named 1949 NL MVP
On Nov. 18, 1949, Brooklyn Dodgers infielder Jackie Robinson was named the National League MVP after his third season with the club. After breaking the color barrier in April 1947, Robinson became the first African-American player to win the MVP…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signed, Mike Piazza Voted Rookie Of The Year & World Series Record
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a long history of blazing trails as an organization, which began while the team was still in Brooklyn. On Oct. 23, 1945, former Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey announced the signings of Jackie Robinson and…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson, Steve Garvey, Eric Gagné & Vin Scully
Los Angeles Dodgers history includes several dates that are memorable for a variety of performances or milestones. In a lot of cases, a player is associated to multiple days in Dodgers history that stand out in franchise lore. Among them…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On July 23, 1962, Brooklyn Dodgers great Jackie Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Robinson received 77.5% (124 of 160) of all the ballots cast, earning him enshrinement on his first time appearing on the ballot.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Reaches 2,000 Career Wins; Jackie Robinson Statue Unveiled
On July 17, 1976, manager Walter Alston recorded his 2,000th career win as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, at Dodger Stadium. Alston finished his 23-year managerial career with 2,040 wins, the most in Dodgers franchise history…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Steals Home Plate; MLB Home Run Record Tied
On June 24, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke from third base and stole home plate for the first time in his Major League career. The exhilarating play additionally was the first stolen base of Robinson's 10-year career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.…
