Tag: Jackie Robinson

This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax And Jackie Robinson Jersey Numbers Retired

On June 4, 1972, the Los Angeles Dodgers retired the numbers of Roy Campanella (39), Sandy Koufax (32) and Jackie Robinson (42) in a...

Matthew Moreno

Negro Leagues Statistics Officially Enter MLB Record Books

On Wednesday, Major League Baseball made the monumental decision to add the statistics of the Negro Leagues...

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...

Matt Borelli

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

How The Dodgers & MLB Are Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers, in conjunction with all teams across Major League Baseball, on Monday...

Scott Geirman

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Makes MLB Debut & Breaks Color Barrier

On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers faced off against the Boston Braves in an Opening Day contest at Ebbets Field, winning by a score...

Eric Avakian

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

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signs Contract; Vin Scully Misses 2012 Home Opener & Dodger Stadium First Game

April 10 is a big day in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for a couple of reasons, with the first coming back in 1947...

Daniel Starkand

The Top Five Greatest Los Angeles Dodgers Players of All Time

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) most famous teams thanks partly to capturing seven World Series titles; only five other teams have won more. If the latest MLB predictions are to be believed, the Dodgers…

Staff Writer

Dodgers History: Top Five Iconic Players of the Brooklyn Era

The Los Angeles Dodgers, established in Brooklyn, have played a significant role in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Known for their storied past, the Dodgers have been home to numerous celebrated players and have been part of pivotal moments in…

Staff Writer

Dodgers Join MLB & All Teams In Supporting League 42 Foundation To Replace Jackie Robinson Statue

This past week in Wichita, Kansas, a statue honoring Brooklyn Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson was...

Scott Geirman

Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue In Kansas Found Burned & Dismantled

Jackie Robinson was a trailblazing athlete who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when...

Matt Borelli