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…
Opinion: Honoring Jackie Robinson Requires More Than Symbolic Gestures From Dodgers & MLB
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball held their annual celebration of Jackie Robinson on April 15, the anniversary of Robinson's MLB debut when he became the first Black player in the league and broke the color barrier in…
How The Dodgers & MLB Are Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers, in conjunction with all teams across Major League Baseball, are celebrating the 78th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier on Tuesday. Every year on April 15, teams, players, managers and coaches have the opportunity…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Speaking To Dodgers & Rockies During Jackie Robinson Statue Visit
April 15 represents an important day in Major League Baseball, and especially for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as it is the annual celebration and recognition of Jackie Robinson, who made his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947,…
Naval Academy Flags Jackie Robinson Biography For Removal By Trump Administration
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to visit the White House on April 7 to celebrate their 2024 World Series championship, but it comes as the Trump Administration continues to target the legacy of franchise legend Jackie Robinson. Robinson, who…
This Day In Dodgers History: Details For Jackie Robinson Statue Unveiled
While regarded in the hierarchy of baseball immortality, this day in 2015 saw the Los Angeles Dodgers unveil details of a Jackie Robinson statue that would be installed at Dodger Stadium during the 2017 season. In addition to countless other…
Stolen & Vandalized Jackie Robinson Statue Replaced At League 42 In Wichita
Back in January, a statue of former Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers legend and MLB icon Jackie Robinson...
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...
