This Day In Dodgers History: Record Crowd Watches Exhibition Game Against Red Sox At L.A. Memorial Coliseum

"The game was scheduled to commemorate 50 years since the Dodgers franchise moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. The Dodgers spent four seasons playing at the Coliseum before Dodger Stadium opened April 10, 1962."

"Despite the high screen, Kevin Cash lifted a three-run homer to left field and Kevin Youkilis also cleared it in a 7-4 win for the Red Sox."

"The Dodgers spent $250,000 to build temporary dugouts, construct a baseball diamond and fencing in left field. Center field to right field remained the same cavernous area it was when the team first played at the Coliseum."

On March 29, 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers played an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, attracting 115,300 fans. This attendance set a record for the largest crowd at a baseball game. The event marked 50 years since the Dodgers relocated from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. The Coliseum, originally built for the 1932 Olympics, required modifications for baseball. The game ended with a 7-4 victory for the Red Sox, featuring notable home runs from both teams. The Dodgers celebrated their anniversary with a special event in May 2019.

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