Walter O'Malley, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, completed the purchase of land in Chavez Ravine for Dodger Stadium on February 18, 1960. Despite initial concerns regarding the land's valuation, O'Malley received overwhelming public support after the L.A. Chamber of Commerce endorsed the deal. Citizens voted 62.3% in favor of the proposition, enabling construction that faced delays due to landslides and lawsuits. The stadium finally opened on April 10, 1962, hosting not just the Dodgers but the Angels as well, marking a significant milestone in Los Angeles sports history.
On February 18, 1960, then-Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley finalized the purchase of land that would be used for the construction of Dodger Stadium.
The L.A. Chamber of Commerce then endorsed the deal, leaving it to the vote of the citizens during the State Direct Primary Election.
Dodger Stadium construction officially began in 1959 and the team originally planned to open it in 1961, but landslides and lawsuits delayed the process.
O'Malley became a part-owner of the Dodgers in 1947 and eventually secured full control nearly 30 years later.
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