January 4, 1957, The Brooklyn Dodgers become the first team to purchase an aircraft, buying a 44-passenger Convair 440 two-engine airplane for $770,000. The team, from 1949 through 1957, had flown in...
The Brooklyn Dodgers became the first Major League Baseball team to purchase their own aircraft, acquiring a Convair 440 two-engine airplane for over $700,000 to transport players between cities. The 44-passenger plane...
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1920 World Series – Cleveland Indians AL over Brooklyn Dodgers NL 5 games to 2 Sort by Search Days, Events, Players Title (A - Z) Date (Newest)...
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially signed right-handed pitcher Brett Tomko to a two-year contract after he spent two seasons with the San Francisco Giants. Tomko reunited with Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti...
On January 2, 1915, the St. Louis Cardinals file suit against star outfielder Lee Magee in an effort to prevent him from signing with the Brooklyn Tip-Tops of the Federal League. The...
Brooklyn Dodgers president Charles Ebbets announced his intention on January 2, 1912 to purchase 4.5 acres of land in the Pigtown section of Brooklyn to construct a new stadium with concrete and...
On January 1, 1927, the Brooklyn Dodgers release longtime outfielder Zack Wheat, who had starred for the team for 18 seasons. Wheat led the National League in hitting in 1918 with a...
On January 1, 1923, 19th century star Wee Willie Keeler dies at the age of 50. Having promised his fans and former teammates he’d live to see 1923, Wee Willie Keeler dies...
January 1, 1894: Baltimore bilks Brooklyn out of future Hall of Famers Dan Brouthers and Willie Keller in return for Billy Shindle and George Treadway. More Dodgers history & fan-cave gifts →...
The Los Angeles Dodgers began their 50th anniversary celebration in Los Angeles by participating in the 119th annual Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2008, featuring current and former players, broadcaster...