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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.
Draft dodgers are also called what?
draft dodgers are also called what
How did Jackie Robinson come the first African American baseball player?
the dodgers called him to play with them.
What year did Jackie Robinson get signed to the majors?
The Dodgers signed Robinson to a minor league contract with their Montreal farm club in 1945. In 1946 his first year at Montreal he lead the team to victory in the International league World Series. He was called up to the Dodgers in April 1947 and played in his first major league game (first major league game by a negro (as hey were then called in the twentieth century) on opening day, April 15, 1947.
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 place were the 1974 Dodgers?
first but they lost the As.
Who came to California first Dodgers or Giants?
Both the Dodgers and Giants moved to California in 1958.
Who was the first manager of the 1958 Los Angeles Dodgers?
Walter Alston, who had managed the Dodgers in Brooklyn since 1954.
Why is the Los Angeles basketball team named the Dodgers?
The NBA team in Los Angeles, CA is called the Los Angeles Lakers. The Major League Baseball team is called the Dodgers.
Did Jackie Robinson play the first game of the 1947 season for the dodgers?
Yes, Jackie Robinson's first MLB game was April 15, 1947 which was the Brooklyn Dodgers' first game of the season. The Dodgers defeated the Boston Braves, 5-3, and Robinson went 0 for 3 with a run scored.
What was Jackie Robinson 's first major league baseball team?
The Brooklyn Dodgers, now known as the Los Angeles Dodgers
Phillies against Dodgers?
Dodgers are doing terrible against the Phillies! It's only because of the Phillies stupid mistakes it's 1-1. The Dodgers lost to the Phillies the first game, but they almost caught up.....kinda. The second game was because of the Phillies suckish throwing to first base. Dodgers need to do better!!!
