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Contrary to belief the term "Brooklyn Trolley Dodger" has nothing to do with avoiding fares and that may have been previously stated. The term was given as a nickname to residents from Brooklyn when the the borough was an independent city to describe life in the then city. Brooklyn's network of trolleys were so vast that people would say dodging trolleys to walk around the city or in the case of children playing in the street. The name was then adopted by the Baseball team that is now known as the L.A. Dodgers
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What is the Name of a great Brooklyn dodger?
Jackie Robinson
Which Brooklyn Dodger got his nickname for what he called shooter marble?
That would be Dodger shortstop Harold "Pee Wee" Reese.
What number did Brooklyn Dodger Bill Antonello wear in 1953?
32.
Where did the Brooklyn Dodger baseball team play before they moved to Ebbets Field?
they used to be located in brooklin new york they were called the brooklin dodgers
How did the dodgers get their name?
They were named the Dodgers because in Brooklyn they had trains running through the city and people would always have to "Dodge" them That is how they got their name! The early trolleys in Brooklyn were run on DC power. This caused the trolleys to build up excessive electrical current and when the amount became too great the trolley would make a popping noise. This was an advanced warning of an oncoming electrical shock to customers. When this popping was heard the passangers would get off the trolley ASAP to avoid the shock. This activity was known as Trolley Dodging.
What is dodger slang for?
Old school messenger boy in NYC. Trolley dodger.
What was the country that Brooklyn Dodger star Sandy Amoros was from?
Brooklyn Dodger outfielder Sandy Amoros was born in Cuba.
What is the Name of a great Brooklyn dodger?
Jackie Robinson
Which Brooklyn Dodger got his nickname for what he called shooter marble?
That would be Dodger shortstop Harold "Pee Wee" Reese.
How many hits did Jackie Robinson have during his first five years as a Brooklyn Dodger?
In Jackie Robinson's first 5 seasons as a Brooklyn Dodger (1947-1951), Jackie had 903 hits.
What number did Brooklyn Dodger Bill Antonello wear in 1953?
32.
Where did the Brooklyn Dodger baseball team play before they moved to Ebbets Field?
they used to be located in brooklin new york they were called the brooklin dodgers
When was doc wendler Brooklyn Dodger trainer?
Doc Wendler was the trainer of the Dodgers from 1943 to 1959 (1943-1957 in Brooklyn, and 1958-1959 in LA).
How did the dodgers get their name?
They were named the Dodgers because in Brooklyn they had trains running through the city and people would always have to "Dodge" them That is how they got their name! The early trolleys in Brooklyn were run on DC power. This caused the trolleys to build up excessive electrical current and when the amount became too great the trolley would make a popping noise. This was an advanced warning of an oncoming electrical shock to customers. When this popping was heard the passangers would get off the trolley ASAP to avoid the shock. This activity was known as Trolley Dodging.
What was the dodgers first name?
In Brooklyn, the Dodgers were first called the Trolley Dodgers, then the name was shortened to Dodgers.
Where did the Brooklyn dodgers play?
In Dodger Stadium, Chavez Ravine, Los Angeles, CA
Why is a 1954 Brooklyn Dodgers yearbook so high in value compared to other yearbooks?
Although breaking the hearts of Brooklynites by moving the team to Los Angeles in 1958 Dodger enthusiasts still pine for their team, and have made Brooklyn Dodgers memorabilia some of the most sought after in the hobby. This would be one reason why Brooklyn Dodger Yearbooks sell higher than Yearbooks from other team yearbooks from the same era. If that is what you mean by "other yearbooks?" The 1954 Brooklyn Dodger yearbook is not the most expensive of all the Dodger yearbooks. ( $175.00 -- $250.00) The 1942 Brooklyn Dodger Yearbook (The Dodger Victory Book) is harder to find than the first issue of 1941, and sells between $450.-$600. In 1955 the Brooklyn Dodgers won the NL Pennant, and then Dem' Bums went on to beat the Yankees in the World Series Making the 1955 the second hardest issue to find, and sell between $250.00 -- $400.00. The 1951 issue marks the first appearance of "Da Bum" drawing by Famous Sporting News artist/illustrator Willard Mullin. The issues between 1951-1957 all feature the work of Willard Mullin. There are collectors that will buy these issues for that fact alone. For more information on Brooklyn Dodger yearbooks, price guide, and images of the cover art by Willard Mullin. visit the Brooklyn Dodger Yearbooks link I have provided.
