On April 18, 1950 — Vin Scully calls the first game of his illustrious 67-year career with the Dodgers, detailing Brooklyn’s 9-1 defeat to the Phillies on Opening Day at Philadelphia’s Shibe...
[adrotate banner=”39″] On April 18, 1952 — Stealing considerable thunder from Brooklyn’s victorious home opener, a 7 – 6, 12-inning triumph, Andy Pafko hits a walk-off homerun in the 12th for the...
On April 18, 1939 — The five-year ban on broadcasting games played by the New York major league teams ends when Red Barber, calls Brooklyn’s 7-3 loss to the Giants at Ebbets...
Sandy Koufax threw an immaculate inning on April 18, 1964, against the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the first pitcher in National League history to accomplish the feat three times. An immaculate inning consists...
Vin Scully began his broadcasting career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the start of a beloved 67-year run as the voice of the franchise. More Dodgers history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical...
After moving west from Brooklyn, the Dodgers played their first official home game in Los Angeles at the Memorial Coliseum, beating the rival Giants before a huge crowd. More Dodgers history &...
On April 17, 1955, At Forbes Field, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 20-year-old rookie Roberto Clemente makes his major league debut, playing both ends of a doubleheader, ironically but perhaps fittingly, against the Brooklyn...
On April 17, 1955, At Forbes Field, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 20-year-old rookie Roberto Clemente makes his major league debut, playing both ends of a doubleheader, ironically but perhaps fittingly, against the Brooklyn...
[adrotate banner=”36″] April 17, 1942 newly marrieds Pee Wee Reese and Pete Reiser are both serenaded with “Here comes the bride” by a fan playing a trumpet in their first at-bats during...
April 17 1921 Boston Braves vs Brooklyn Dodgers Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Ebbets Field , right in the heart of beautiful Brooklyn on this fine Sunday on April 17, 1921....