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Leo Durocher

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Dodger Stadium rain

This Day In Dodgers History: Multiple Rainouts At Dodger Stadium; Leo Durocher Returns

On April 21, 1967, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ scheduled game against the St. Louis Cardinals was postponed due…
Fernando Valenzuela

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended

On April 9, 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by manager Tommy Lasorda, began their season with high…
Fernando Valenzuela

This Day In Dodgers History: Leo Durocher Confesses To Gambling; Fernando Valenzuela Ends Contract Holdout

On March 24, 1947, longtime Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher confessed to playing card games within the clubhouse in a…