August 29, 1955. At Ebbets Field Jackie Robinson in mid-air while successfully stealing home against the Cardinals. With Johnny Podres at the plate during a 10-4 Dodger win. Robinson was actually picked...
On August 29, 1951 — At Ebbets field , With his second home run of the game a seventh-inning three-run blast Gil Hodges hits his 36th round-tripper to establish a new franchise...
Billy Cox Positions: Third Baseman, Shortstop and Second Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-10, 150lb (178cm, 68kg) Born: August 29, 1919 in Newport, PA Died: March 30, 1978 in Harrisburg, PA...
Branch Rickey met with Jackie Robinson on August 28, 1945, to discuss Robinson's potential to break baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers. From the collection: Jackie Robinson fan-cave plaque → Source:...
test On August 27, 1955 — Sandy Koufax , in his second big league start, two-hits the Reds at Ebbets Field , 7-0. The 19 year-old bonus baby, displaying the dominance that...
test On August 27, 1988, manager Tommy Lasorda records his 1,000th victory, as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Philadelphia Phillies , 4-2. Lasorda will win a total of 1,613 games, before...
test On August 27, 1955 — Sandy Koufax , in his second big league start, two-hits the Reds at Ebbets Field , 7-0. The 19 year-old bonus baby, displaying the dominance that...
On August 26, 1950, At Crosley Field future Hall of Famer Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers hits three consecutive home runs to spearhead his club to a 7-5 victory over the...
On August 26, 1947 , At Ebbets Field 27 year-old right-hander Dan Bankhead becomes the first black pitcher in major league history. The former Negro leagues star makes his first appearance with...
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a nine-player trade with the Boston Red Sox, acquiring four major league players including first baseman Adrián González in a deal that added over $250 million in...