Jackie Robinson homered, tripled, doubled, and singled - in that order, on August 29, 1948. In doing so he led the Brooklyn Dodgers to a 12-7 win in the opener of a double header against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers also won the the second game 6-4 and took over first place. However their lead was short-lived. They faded in September and fell to third place by the end … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Hits for Cycle – Backwards – August 29, 1948
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Roy Campanella Crash Leaves Him Paralyzed – January 28, 1958
Before dawn, or the morning of January 28, 1958, Roy Campanella was driving home from the liquor store he owned in Harlem. Campanella (or Campy as was known) skidded off the road and hit a telephone poll. Campanella was a three-time National League MVP, and not surprisingly, the news of his accident was covered by every major newspaper in the U.S. Most of the stories … [Read more...] about Roy Campanella Crash Leaves Him Paralyzed – January 28, 1958
Mickey Owen Drops 3rd Strike – Dodgers Lose Series – October 5, 1941
Your browser does not support iframes. One of the most bizarre, and dramatic plays in the history of baseball. Let's set the stage. It's another October and what do you know? The Yankees are playing in the World Series. It's only the 12th time in the last 21 years. But who are these guys they're playing, the Brooklyn Dodgers? Well they haven't won a pennant since 1920. … [Read more...] about Mickey Owen Drops 3rd Strike – Dodgers Lose Series – October 5, 1941
Brooklyn Dodgers Last Game at Ebbets Field September 24, 1957
The Brooklyn Dodgers had not yet officially announced that they were moving to Los Angeles when they played their last game at Ebbets Field on September 24, 1957, but the fact that the Dodgers were going to be leaving Brooklyn was the worst kept secret of the twentieth century. As the New York Times reported, "Everybody, including the 6,702 cash customers assumed that they … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Dodgers Last Game at Ebbets Field September 24, 1957