On July 3, 1958, the Dodgers hit a milestone of 1 million in attendance during their first season in Los Angeles. The team finished that season with 1,845,556 fans, surpassing their last Brooklyn attendance. They played home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a key factor in their popularity. Despite missing the postseason in 1958, it was significant for the franchise, marking Pee Wee Reese's last season and featuring emerging stars like Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax. Yasiel Puig later made history with his debut in 2013, earning Player of the Month honors.
On July 3, 1958, the Dodgers reached a significant milestone by drawing 1 million fans to their home games in Los Angeles, marking a remarkable start in their new city.
The 1958 season saw total attendance of 1,845,556, easily surpassing the Dodgers' final season attendance in Brooklyn, enhancing excitement regarding their move to Los Angeles.
In 1958, although the Dodgers missed the postseason, it marked the end of Hall of Famer Pee Wee Reese's career, further highlighting a transitional period for the franchise.
Yasiel Puig made his MLB debut on June 3, 2013, becoming the first player in MLB history to be named National League Player of the Month in his first month of play.
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