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Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 20, 1950 – Dodgers’ Jim Russell playing in the shadows of a iconic scoreboard during a Thursday doubleheader
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Cincinnati Reds June 12, 2017June 13, 2017

Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 20, 1950 – Dodgers’ Jim Russell playing in the shadows of a iconic scoreboard during a Thursday doubleheader

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“Roy Campanella Night” Draws Record Crowd of 92,103!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Los Angeles Dodgers May 15, 2017October 29, 2019

“Roy Campanella Night” Draws Record Crowd of 92,103!

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Roy Campanella’s Great 1953 Start: 40 RBI in First 30 Games!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / Player Spotlights May 11, 2017November 27, 2017

Roy Campanella’s Great 1953 Start: 40 RBI in First 30 Games!

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Let’s Remember Don Zimmer and His 66 Years in the Game!
Boston Red Sox / Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs / New York Yankees / Player Spotlights May 6, 2017May 7, 2017

Let’s Remember Don Zimmer and His 66 Years in the Game!

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Tommy Lasorda’s “Wild” First Major League Inning!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / Player Spotlights May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

Tommy Lasorda’s “Wild” First Major League Inning!

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Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Let’s Remember “Handy Andy” Pafko!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs / Forgotten Stars / Milwaukee Braves / Player Spotlights April 18, 2017November 26, 2023

Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Let’s Remember “Handy Andy” Pafko!

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Let’s Remember Dodgertown!
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers March 23, 2017March 23, 2017

Let’s Remember Dodgertown!

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Another Edition of “Lopsided Trades”: Eddie “The Brat” Stanky Traded to the Braves!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago White Sox / Lopsided trades / Player Spotlights March 5, 2017

Another Edition of “Lopsided Trades”: Eddie “The Brat” Stanky Traded to the Braves!

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Braves Field, Boston, MA, October 9, 1916 – Brooklyn’s Hy Myers goes deep on Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth in World Series action
Boston Red Sox / Brooklyn Dodgers / World Series February 20, 2017February 20, 2017

Braves Field, Boston, MA, October 9, 1916 – Brooklyn’s Hy Myers goes deep on Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth in World Series action

  It’s Game Two of the 1916 World Series and the Brooklyn Robins center fielder […]

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Another Edition Of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: “Preacher” Roe!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Forgotten Stars / Player Spotlights February 3, 2017February 3, 2017

Another Edition Of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: “Preacher” Roe!

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Another Edition of: “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars!” – Pistol Pete Reiser
Brace Collection / Brooklyn Dodgers / Forgotten Stars / Player Spotlights January 23, 2017March 3, 2021

Another Edition of: “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars!” – Pistol Pete Reiser

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Second Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars”: Dolph Camilli
Brooklyn Dodgers / MVPs / Player Spotlights January 20, 2017November 19, 2019

Second Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars”: Dolph Camilli

Don Camilli Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, April 19, 1938 – Dodgers Dolph Camilli hits HR to help spoil Phillies home opener
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Opening Day / Philadelphia Phillies January 12, 2017January 12, 2017

Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, April 19, 1938 – Dodgers Dolph Camilli hits HR to help spoil Phillies home opener

  Dodgers Dolph Camilli helps ruin opening day for Phillies fans with his two-run homer […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1950 – Pee Wee Reese homers but Phillies win game and NL Pennant
Brooklyn Dodgers / Philadelphia Phillies December 23, 2016December 24, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1950 – Pee Wee Reese homers but Phillies win game and NL Pennant

A young Brooklyn fan can be seen climbing the right field fence to retrieve a […]

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We Remember the Great Branch Rickey!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson December 9, 2016November 14, 2021

We Remember the Great Branch Rickey!

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, June 28, 1951 – Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Dodgers Carl Furillo at the top of the right field wall
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants December 5, 2016February 1, 2017

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, June 28, 1951 – Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Dodgers Carl Furillo at the top of the right field wall

Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Carl Furillo at the top of […]

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Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series…But He’s Not the Only One to Suffer!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series November 28, 2016November 30, 2016

Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series…But He’s Not the Only One to Suffer!

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Tribute to Ralph Branca: January 26, 1926-November 23, 2016. Let’s Remember him for more than “The Shot Heard Round the World”
Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson / Memorable World Series Moments / Player Passings / Player Spotlights November 23, 2016

Tribute to Ralph Branca: January 26, 1926-November 23, 2016. Let’s Remember him for more than “The Shot Heard Round the World”

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, May 29,1955 – Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after hitting home run
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / Jackie Robinson / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants November 10, 2016November 11, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, May 29,1955 – Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after hitting home run

Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after connecting for a solo home run against the […]

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The Most Lopsided Trades in Baseball History:  “Lefty” O’Doul for Freddy Leach, October 29, 1928!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Does He Belong in the Hall of Fame? / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Lopsided trades / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants October 29, 2016October 30, 2016

The Most Lopsided Trades in Baseball History: “Lefty” O’Doul for Freddy Leach, October 29, 1928!

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One Of The Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The White Sox Obtain Nellie Fox!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago White Sox / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades / World Series October 19, 2016October 23, 2016

One Of The Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The White Sox Obtain Nellie Fox!

Nellie Fox and 1959 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see […]

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Wrigley Field, Chicago,IL, May 26, 1935 – Action in Cubs 8-3 win over Brooklyn Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs October 11, 2016October 11, 2016

Wrigley Field, Chicago,IL, May 26, 1935 – Action in Cubs 8-3 win over Brooklyn Dodgers

  The Dodgers catcher Al Lopez holds up the ball to show the umpire after […]

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Baseball’s Version of: “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”
Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Thrill of Victory / World Series October 4, 2016September 17, 2023

Baseball’s Version of: “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”

 “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!” Photo Gallery Click on any image below […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 3, 1951 – 65 years ago today Bobby Thomson hits the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants October 3, 2016October 3, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 3, 1951 – 65 years ago today Bobby Thomson hits the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”

    65 years ago today, shock waves were sent through the baseball world that […]

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A Tribute to Vin Scully On His Final Broadcast, October 2, 2016!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events / Los Angeles Dodgers October 2, 2016October 29, 2019

A Tribute to Vin Scully On His Final Broadcast, October 2, 2016!

Vin Scully Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1947 – Dodgers Al Gionfriddo robs Yankees Joe DiMaggio in Game Six action
Brooklyn Dodgers / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series September 30, 2016October 12, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1947 – Dodgers Al Gionfriddo robs Yankees Joe DiMaggio in Game Six action

  Before Willie Mays “the Catch”, there was another well known World Series grab that […]

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One of the Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The Dodgers Steal Billy Herman From the Cubs…and Win the 1941 Pennant!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades September 19, 2016September 19, 2016

One of the Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The Dodgers Steal Billy Herman From the Cubs…and Win the 1941 Pennant!

Billy Herman Photo Gallery Click On Any Image Below To Start Photo Gallery:  One of […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1951 – Game One of the Playoff Series between Giants and Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants September 17, 2016September 17, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1951 – Game One of the Playoff Series between Giants and Dodgers

An aerial view of a playoff game between the New York Giants and the Brooklyn […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 3, 1956 – First pitch of the 1956 World Series delivered by Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie
Brooklyn Dodgers / New York Yankees / World Series September 13, 2016October 12, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 3, 1956 – First pitch of the 1956 World Series delivered by Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie

The Brooklyn Dodgers ace Sal Maglie delivers the first pitch of the 1956 World Series […]

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 2, 1951 – Game Two of the memorable playoff series between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Jackie Robinson / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 2, 1951 – Game Two of the memorable playoff series between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers

Aerial photo of Game Two of the memorable 1951 Playoff Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers […]

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A Memorable Baseball Brawl: Carl Furillo Gets 50-Year Old Leo Durocher in a Chokehold!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Odds and Ends September 6, 2016October 16, 2021

A Memorable Baseball Brawl: Carl Furillo Gets 50-Year Old Leo Durocher in a Chokehold!

Carl Furillo, Leo Durocher  Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 4, 1961 – Whitey Ford delivers first pitch of 1961 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / World Series September 6, 2016October 12, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 4, 1961 – Whitey Ford delivers first pitch of 1961 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds

Yankees left-hander Whitey Ford throws the first pitch of the 1961 World Series to the […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 2, 1955 – Yogi held to a single in Game Five action of World Series
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / World Series August 29, 2016August 31, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 2, 1955 – Yogi held to a single in Game Five action of World Series

  In the top of the fourth inning in Game Five of the 1955 World […]

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Jackie Robinson in Cuba, 1947
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson August 21, 2016November 13, 2019

Jackie Robinson in Cuba, 1947

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1955 World Series
Brooklyn Dodgers / Jackie Robinson / New York Yankees / Team Photos / Thrill of Victory / World Series July 29, 2016November 4, 2022

1955 World Series

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Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ – Home part time to the Brooklyn Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers July 23, 2016July 24, 2016

Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ – Home part time to the Brooklyn Dodgers

This waterfront ballpark with a capacity of 24,000 was built in 1937 to be home […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, August 26, 1939 – First MLB game broadcast on TV between Reds & Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Historic Events July 11, 2016August 21, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, August 26, 1939 – First MLB game broadcast on TV between Reds & Dodgers

One of the two cameras, or “electric eye” as it was called sometimes, is positioned […]

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Salute to Larry Doby
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago White Sox / Cleveland Indians / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson / Negro Leagues July 10, 2016August 21, 2016

Salute to Larry Doby

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A Real Baseball Oddity: The Unassisted Triple Play
Baseball Rarities / Baseball Trivia / Brooklyn Dodgers / Cleveland Indians / Dead Ball Era / Historic Events / Triple Plays / World Series July 6, 2016September 12, 2021

A Real Baseball Oddity: The Unassisted Triple Play

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1953  World Series
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / World Series May 22, 2016May 22, 2016

1953 World Series

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