The nickname “Dodgers” comes from Brooklyn residents needing to dodge trolley streetcars, hence the term “Trolley Dodgers” 1).
The Dodgers franchise was founded in 1883 in Brooklyn, New York 2).
Before adopting “Dodgers,” the team went by several names including Atlantics, Grays, Bridegrooms, Superbas, and Robins 3)
In 1958, the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, becoming the first MLB team on the West Coast. MLB.com]).
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he joined the Dodgers in 1947. MLB.com])
Jackie Robinson's number 42 is retired across all Major League Baseball teams to honor his legacy DodgerBlue]).
The Dodgers won 12 National League pennants while based in Brooklyn, including their first in 1890 4).
The Dodgers won their first World Series in 1955, defeating the New York Yankees. FunTrivia]).
Their rivalry with the New York Giants is one of the longest in baseball history and continues with both teams now in California 5)
The Dodgers played their first home games in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before Dodger Stadium opened in 1962. MLB.com])
Dodger Stadium opened in 1962 and is now the third-oldest Major League ballpark 6)
Dodger Stadium has one of the highest capacities in MLB, seating approximately 56,000 fans Reddit])
Brooklyn fans affectionately called the Dodgers “Dem Bums” during their long struggle to win the World Series 7)
The Dodgers have won seven World Series titles: 1955, 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, 1988, and 2020 MLB.com])
Before winning their first World Series, the Dodgers lost to the Yankees five times in the Fall Classic 8)
The Dodgers were valued at $5.45 billion in 2024, ranking second in MLB franchise worth 9)
Legendary Dodger players include Sandy Koufax, Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, and Jackie Robinson 10)
In 1981, rookie Fernando Valenzuela won both Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards, leading the Dodgers to a championship 11)
Don Newcombe was the first Dodger to win both the Cy Young Award and National League MVP in the same season (1956) 12)
Kirk Gibson hit a dramatic walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series against the Oakland Athletics MLB.com])
The Dodgers ended a 32-year World Series title drought with their 2020 championship win 13)
In 2024, the Dodgers signed star two-way player Shohei Ohtani, who helped set franchise records MLB.com])
The Dodgers Foundation supports community and youth programs throughout Los Angeles 14)
Dodger Blue is one of the most recognizable team colors in sports, symbolizing the franchise.15)
Dodgers players have won 18 Rookie of the Year awards, including the first ever given to Jackie Robinson 16)
Don Drysdale was a pitching star who won three Cy Young Awards in his career with the Dodgers 17)
Tommy Lasorda managed the Dodgers for two decades, winning two World Series titles 18)
The Dodgers were involved in MLB’s first-ever televised night game broadcast in 1939 19)
Dodgers pitchers have thrown multiple no-hitters across franchise history 20)
The Dodgers hold the MLB record for most consecutive Opening Day wins 21)
The Dodgers played at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn from 1913 to 1957 22)
They were affectionately called “Dem Bums” despite competitive success 23)
The Dodgers have won 12 division titles in the 21st century, dominating the NL West MLB.com])
The Dodgers-Giants rivalry is the longest current rivalry in North American professional sports 24)
The Dodgers set a franchise record with 106 wins during the 2022 season 25)
The Dodgers have appeared in 21 World Series through 2024 26)
Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game in 1965, one of MLB’s rarest feats 27)
Lasorda was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997 for his managerial success 28)
Vin Scully called Dodgers games for 67 years, the longest tenure in MLB history 29)
The Dodgers have millions of fans locally and internationally, making them one of MLB’s most popular teams 30)
Dodger Stadium is one of the most visited sports venues in the U.S., attracting tourists globally 31)
Besides baseball, the team organizes annual community events promoting health and education 32)
Kershaw is one of the most dominant pitchers in Dodgers history with multiple Cy Young Awards 33)
The Dodgers are one of the oldest continuously operating teams in professional sports 34)
Their 21 appearances in the World Series are the most in the National League 35)
Dodgers won their first California-based World Series in 1959, just a year after relocating MLB.com])
The Dodgers have participated in MLB international games to grow baseball globally MLB.com])
Multiple postseason comebacks have cemented the Dodgers as resilient playoff contenders 36).
The Dodgers have produced 12 Cy Young Award-winning pitchers, the most of any MLB team 37).
Dodger Stadium set the record for highest single-game attendance in MLB history 38).
Every year April 15 is celebrated as Jackie Robinson Day across MLB in honor of his legacy MLB.com]).
The Dodgers have been leaders in promoting equality and social justice causes 39).
The 1988 postseason was highlighted by Kirk Gibson’s dramatic World Series heroics.MLB.com]).
Famous people including actors and musicians are fans of the Dodgers, enhancing the team’s cultural cachet. LAist]).
Dodger Blue, white, and red are the official team colors synonymous with the franchise’s identity. 40).
The team has a deep minor league system vital to developing future stars. 41).
The Dodgers were the first MLB team to tour and play exhibition games in Japan in the 1960s. 42).
The Dodgers have featured pioneering women in broadcasting and management roles. 43).