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What was the dodgers first name?
In Brooklyn, the Dodgers were first called the Trolley Dodgers, then the name was shortened to Dodgers.
How the dodgers got named?
Well, actually the dodgers were originally from Brooklyn, New York and were called the trolley dodgers because back then in Brooklyn when u walked in the streets you had to DODGE the trolley cars. then they were called the grooms because some of there players were getting married that year. then they were finally called the Brooklyn dodgers until they moved to LA in 1955 (my town GO DODGERS!!!) and have been since then called the LOS ANGELES DODGERS!!! [Actually, the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to LA before the beginning of the 1958 season]
What was the home park for the Brooklyn Dodgers before they moved over to Ebbets Field?
Prior to playing at Ebbets Field, the Brooklyn Dodgers played at Washington Field in Brooklyn, New York.The Dodgers played at Ebbets Field from 1913-1957. While playing at Washington Field the team had several unofficial names, such as the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers and the Brooklyn Superbas.
How did the Brooklyn Dodgers get the nickname 'the bums?
A cartoonist named Willard Mullin created a cartoon character called the 'Brooklyn Bum' in the 1930s. The cartoon became synomymous with the Dodgers and the working class makeup of Brooklyn.
Who are the famous Brooklyn Dodgers?
The famous Brooklyn Dodgers were a baseball team.
Did the team have another name before it was called the Los Angeles Dodgers?
The LA Dodgers were once the Brooklyn Dodgers. In the late 1950s, both the Dodgers and Giants (then a New York team) moved to California. Yes, they were known as the Brooklyn Dodgers when the team was in Brooklyn. They were also known as The Brooklyn Bums or just 'Da Bums. They were the working man's team as opposed to the mighty Yankees who were known as the elitist man's team: the blue collar vs. the white collar teams. During the period from the '30's through the early 50s, the Dodgers were also refered to as the Robins. In the 19th Century, before they were re-named the Dodgers, they were called the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. The Dodgers were known as the Robins out of respect to their Hall of Fame manager Wilbert Robinson during the 1910s and 1920s. Brooklyn Bridegrooms, 1890-1898 Brooklyn Superbas, 1899-1910 Brooklyn Dodgers, 1911-1913 Brooklyn Robins, 1914-1931 Brooklyn Dodgers, 1932-1957 Los Angeles Dodgers, 1958-present
What was the name of the Brooklyn team before it was the dodgers?
They were called the Brooklyn Bridegrooms because most of the team members had wives.
How many home runs did Hank Aaron have against the dodgers?
Hank Aaron hit 95 career home runs against the Brooklyn/LA Dodgers.
Why is Los Angeles's baseball team called the Dodgers?
The team's original home, Brooklyn, had many trolleys on its streets that pedestrians had to dodge. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, the team was known in the late 19th century as the Brooklyn Superbas. Because Brooklyn had so many trolley cars, fans nicknamed the team "the trolley dodgers." The name Dodgers stuck, and the team officially adopted it in 1913. They brought it along with them when they moved to Los Angeles in 1958.
Is Jackie Robinson a black man in British?
No. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (But not actually in Brooklyn). The "Brooklyn" Dodgers played in LA.
How did the dodgers get the nickname the bums?
A cartoonist named Willard Mullin created a cartoon character called the 'Brooklyn Bum' in the 1930s. The cartoon became synomymous with the Dodgers and the working class makeup of Brooklyn.
What dodgers did Jackie Robinson play for?
Brooklyn Dodgers
