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June 11

Dodgers: Dodgers, 1937, In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker.

June 11 in Dodgers History: In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker. (1937)

On June 11, 1937 In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker. [adrotate banner=”51″] @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya More Dodgers history & fan-cave gifts...

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June 11

Dodgers: Dodgers, 1969, Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos

June 11 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos (1969)

On June 11, 1969, the Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills and Manny Mota in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos for infielder Paul Popovich and outfielder Ron Fairly....

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June 11

Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Dodger C Roy Campanella hits his 237th career home run to become all time leader in homeruns by a catcher

June 11 in Dodgers History: Dodger C Roy Campanella hits his 237th career home run to become all time leader in homeruns by a catcher (1957)

On June 11, 1957 Brooklyn Dodger Catcher Roy Campanella hits his 237th career home run‚ surpassing the career marks of Gabby Hartnett and Yogi Berra . Campy’s historic home run comes off...

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June 11

Dodgers: Manny Mota, 1972, Manny Mota and Willie Davis hit inside-the-park home runs

June 11 in Dodgers History: Manny Mota and Willie Davis hit inside-the-park home runs (1972)

Manny Mota and Willie Davis both hit inside-the-park home runs off Pittsburgh Pirates starter Bruce Kinson at Dodger Stadium, but the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 7-5. More Dodgers history & fan-cave gifts...

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June 11

Dodgers: Roy Campanella, 1957, Roy Campanella sets NL catcher home run record

June 11 in Dodgers History: Roy Campanella sets NL catcher home run record (1957)

Roy Campanella surpassed Gabby Hartnett's record by hitting his 237th career home run as a catcher off Ray Crone in the seventh inning, though the Brooklyn Dodgers lost 7-2 to the Braves...

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June 10

Dodgers: Bobby Abreu, 2012, Bobby Abreu passes Mickey Mantle on all-time hits list

June 10 in Dodgers History: Bobby Abreu passes Mickey Mantle on all-time hits list (2012)

Bobby Abreu surpassed Mickey Mantle for 108th place on the all-time MLB hits list with a second-inning double in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-2 Interleague win over the Seattle Mariners at Safeco...

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June 9

Dodgers: Dodgers, 1963, Ernie Banks cranks three including two off Sandy Koufax – but Dodgers still win

June 9 in Dodgers History: Ernie Banks cranks three including two off Sandy Koufax – but Dodgers still win (1963)

June 9, 1963 – Ernie Banks bangs solo homers off Sandy Koufax‚ in the 2nd and the 5th at Wrigley‚ and the Chicago Cubs kayo the ace with 6 earned runs in...

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June 9

Dodgers: Eddie Murray, 1990, Eddie Murray Ties Mickey Mantle Record With 10th Switch-Hit Home Run Game

June 9 in Dodgers History: Eddie Murray Ties Mickey Mantle Record With 10th Switch-Hit Home Run Game (1990)

On June 9, 1990, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Eddie Murray hit home runs from both sides of the plate against the San Diego Padres, tying Mickey Mantle's MLB record of 10...

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June 8

Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Brooklyn Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room for Sandy Koufax

June 8 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room for Sandy Koufax (1955)

On June 8 1955 – The Brooklyn Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room on their roster for “bonus baby” Sandy Koufax , who had been...

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June 8

Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, Don Drysdale’s major league record streak of consecutive scoreless innings comes to an end

June 8 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale’s major league record streak of consecutive scoreless innings comes to an end (1968)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On June 8, 1968, Don Drysdale’s major league record streak of consecutive scoreless innings comes to an end. Howie Bedell of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a sacrifice fly against Drysdale,...

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