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

In 1947 with the Dodgers Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the modern history of Major League baseball.

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