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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...

Matthew Moreno

This Day In Dodgers History: Zack Wheat Elected To Hall Of Fame; Mike Marshall Arrested At Michigan state

On Feb. 1, 1959, Zack Wheat was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee…

Scott Geirman

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...

Blake Williams

This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella Wins 1955 NL MVP Award

Roy Campanella was voted 1955 National League MVP on December 8, 1955, narrowly finishing ahead of...

Staff Writer

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...

Ethan Duer

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Passes Away

Jackie Robinson tragically passed away in his North Stamford, Connecticut home on October 24, 1972, due to...

Staff Writer

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Steals Home Plate In Game 1 Of 1955 World Series

Months removed from doing so for the first time in his career, Jackie Robinson stole home plate against the New...

Staff Writer

Dodgers Hall Of Famer Gil Hodges’ Widow, Joan, Passes Away

Joan Hodges, widow of Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Famer Gil Hodges, passed away Saturday...

Matthew Moreno

How To Watch 2022 Hall Of Fame Ceremony For David Ortiz, Gil Hodges & More

The 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony for David Ortiz, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Bud Fowler and...

Matthew Moreno

Former Dodgers Catcher Joe Pignatano Passes Away

Joe Pignatano, who spent four years as a Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher, passed away on Monday in...

Blake Williams

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier, First Game After Move From Brooklyn & Jackie Robinson Statue Unveiled At Dodger Stadium

April 15 not only is a historic date in Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history, but it is celebrated across...

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Jackie Robinson Memorabilia Sold For Record Prices

Jackie Robinson is one of the most iconic figures in Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history and while...

Daniel Preciado