Brooklyn Dodgers, World Series Champions, 1955 

 

    

 


April 9, 1913 -  Ebbets Field opened in Brooklyn and the Phillies defeated the Dodgers 1-0 before 10,000. The stadium, which cost $750,000 to build, was named after Charles Ebbets, the club's principal owner.

             Jackie Robinson

1955 Dodgers win!        Finally !!

October 4, 1955 -- Sandy Amoros was one of the heroes as the Dodgers won their first World Series title.

Amoros made a spectacular, game-saving catch, with two on and none out, in the 6th inning of the 7th game.  Brooklyn beat the Yankees 2-0 behind Johnny Podres, who pitched a complete game 8-hitter. Gil Hodges drove in both the Dodger runs

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Infield     1955 Infield/Outfield
Rotation     1955 Rotation
Bullpen     1955 Bullpen
Bench     1955 Bench

     Sandy Koufax        Walter Alston