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Walter Alston

This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Hired As Brooklyn Manager

On November 24, 1954, the Brooklyn Dodgers hired Walter Alston as their manager. Alston’s No. 24 jersey…
Pee Wee Reese

This Day In Dodgers History: Pee Wee Reese Milestone, Walter Alston Double Ejection & Scoring Record

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw a scoring record set, manager Walter Alston get ejected twice in one day, and Pee Wee Reese…
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Walter Alston during batting practice at Dodger Stadium

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…
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Walter Alston during batting practice at Dodger Stadium

This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston No. 24 Retired

Former manager Walter Alston had his No. 24 jersey retired by the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 5, 1977. Alston’s…
Mike Piazza

Dodgers History: The Franchise’s Greatest Pitchers, Batters, and Managers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history of great pitchers, position…
Walter Alston

This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw former manager Walter Alston elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans…
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Walter Alston during batting practice at Dodger Stadium

This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Named Manager, Jim Tracy Signs Two-Year Extension

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history centered around managerial transactions involving Walter Alston and…