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Los Angeles Dodgers
Origin of the Name
The nickname “Dodgers” comes from Brooklyn residents needing to dodge trolley streetcars, hence the term “Trolley Dodgers” 1).
Founding Year
The Dodgers franchise was founded in 1883 in Brooklyn, New York 2).
Multiple Team Names
Before adopting “Dodgers,” the team went by several names including Atlantics, Grays, Bridegrooms, Superbas, and Robins 3)
Move to Los Angeles
In 1958, the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, becoming the first MLB team on the West Coast. MLB.com]).
Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier
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]).
Universal Retirement of 42
Jackie Robinson's number 42 is retired across all Major League Baseball teams to honor his legacy DodgerBlue]).
Brooklyn Pennants
The Dodgers won 12 National League pennants while based in Brooklyn, including their first in 1890 4).
First World Series Championship
The Dodgers won their first World Series in 1955, defeating the New York Yankees. FunTrivia]).
Dodgers-Giants Rivalry
Their rivalry with the New York Giants is one of the longest in baseball history and continues with both teams now in California 5)
Early Los Angeles Stadium
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 Opens
Dodger Stadium opened in 1962 and is now the third-oldest Major League ballpark 6)
Largest MLB Stadium Capacity
Dodger Stadium has one of the highest capacities in MLB, seating approximately 56,000 fans Reddit])
"Dem Bums" Nickname
Brooklyn fans affectionately called the Dodgers “Dem Bums” during their long struggle to win the World Series 7)
Seven World Series Titles
The Dodgers have won seven World Series titles: 1955, 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, 1988, and 2020 MLB.com])
World Series Losing Streak to Yankees
Before winning their first World Series, the Dodgers lost to the Yankees five times in the Fall Classic 8)
High Franchise Valuation
The Dodgers were valued at $5.45 billion in 2024, ranking second in MLB franchise worth 9)
Hall of Famers
Legendary Dodger players include Sandy Koufax, Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, and Jackie Robinson 10)
Fernando Valenzuela Era
In 1981, rookie Fernando Valenzuela won both Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards, leading the Dodgers to a championship 11)
First Cy Young and MVP Recipient
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's Legendary 1988 Home Run
Kirk Gibson hit a dramatic walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series against the Oakland Athletics MLB.com])
Longest Championship Drought Ended in 2020
The Dodgers ended a 32-year World Series title drought with their 2020 championship win 13)
Shohei Ohtani Signing
In 2024, the Dodgers signed star two-way player Shohei Ohtani, who helped set franchise records MLB.com])
Dodgers Foundation Philanthropy
The Dodgers Foundation supports community and youth programs throughout Los Angeles 14)
Dodgers' Color Blue
Dodger Blue is one of the most recognizable team colors in sports, symbolizing the franchise.15)
Rookie of the Year Winners
Dodgers players have won 18 Rookie of the Year awards, including the first ever given to Jackie Robinson 16)
Don Drysdale Dominance
Don Drysdale was a pitching star who won three Cy Young Awards in his career with the Dodgers 17)
Tommy Lasorda's Managing Era
Tommy Lasorda managed the Dodgers for two decades, winning two World Series titles 18)
First MLB Night Game Broadcast
The Dodgers were involved in MLB’s first-ever televised night game broadcast in 1939 19)
Numerous No-Hitters
Dodgers pitchers have thrown multiple no-hitters across franchise history 20)
Longest Opening Day Winning Streak
The Dodgers hold the MLB record for most consecutive Opening Day wins 21)
Ebbets Field Legacy
The Dodgers played at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn from 1913 to 1957 22)
Dodgers’ Nickname During the 1940s
They were affectionately called “Dem Bums” despite competitive success 23)
12 Division Titles Since 2000
The Dodgers have won 12 division titles in the 21st century, dominating the NL West MLB.com])
Rivalry with San Francisco Giants
The Dodgers-Giants rivalry is the longest current rivalry in North American professional sports 24)
Most Wins in a Single Season
The Dodgers set a franchise record with 106 wins during the 2022 season 25)
Dodgers’ World Series Appearances
The Dodgers have appeared in 21 World Series through 2024 26)
Sandy Koufax’s Perfect Game
Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game in 1965, one of MLB’s rarest feats 27)
Tommy Lasorda’s Hall of Fame Induction
Lasorda was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997 for his managerial success 28)
Vin Scully’s Broadcasting Legacy
Vin Scully called Dodgers games for 67 years, the longest tenure in MLB history 29)
Dodgers Support Large Fan Base
The Dodgers have millions of fans locally and internationally, making them one of MLB’s most popular teams 30)
Los Angeles Landmark
Dodger Stadium is one of the most visited sports venues in the U.S., attracting tourists globally 31)
Dodgers Community Events
Besides baseball, the team organizes annual community events promoting health and education 32)
Clayton Kershaw’s Career
Kershaw is one of the most dominant pitchers in Dodgers history with multiple Cy Young Awards 33)
Longevity in MLB
The Dodgers are one of the oldest continuously operating teams in professional sports 34)
Most World Series Appearances in NL
Their 21 appearances in the World Series are the most in the National League 35)
First Win in Los Angeles
Dodgers won their first California-based World Series in 1959, just a year after relocating MLB.com])
Dodgers' Participation in International Games
The Dodgers have participated in MLB international games to grow baseball globally MLB.com])
Dodgers’ Historic Comebacks
Multiple postseason comebacks have cemented the Dodgers as resilient playoff contenders 36).
Multiple Cy Young Winners
The Dodgers have produced 12 Cy Young Award-winning pitchers, the most of any MLB team 37).
Largest Home Attendance Record
Dodger Stadium set the record for highest single-game attendance in MLB history 38).
Jackie Robinson Day
Every year April 15 is celebrated as Jackie Robinson Day across MLB in honor of his legacy MLB.com]).
Dodgers’ Social Justice Work
The Dodgers have been leaders in promoting equality and social justice causes 39).
Historic 1988 Postseason
The 1988 postseason was highlighted by Kirk Gibson’s dramatic World Series heroics.MLB.com]).
Celebrity Fans
Famous people including actors and musicians are fans of the Dodgers, enhancing the team’s cultural cachet. LAist]).
Dodgers' Team Colors
Dodger Blue, white, and red are the official team colors synonymous with the franchise’s identity. 40).
Dodgers’ Historic Minor League Affiliates
The team has a deep minor league system vital to developing future stars. 41).
First U.S. Team to Tour Japan
The Dodgers were the first MLB team to tour and play exhibition games in Japan in the 1960s. 42).
Women in Dodgers History
The Dodgers have featured pioneering women in broadcasting and management roles. 43).