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Tag: Jackie Robinson

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

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Featured On Wheaties Cereal Boxes

On February 11, 1997, General Mills, the makers of Wheaties, unveiled three new Jackie Robinson cereal boxes to be sold in stores...

Matt Borelli

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

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

On Jan. 23, 1962, the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) voted Brooklyn Dodgers legend Jackie...

Matt Borelli

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...

Ethan Duer

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...

Daniel Starkand

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...

Matthew Moreno

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...

Staff Writer

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Awarded Honorary Degree; Roy Campanella Steals Home

On June 7, 1957, Howard University awarded honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws to the Reverend Dr. Martin...

Matt Borelli