The Dodgers were Brooklyn's darlings until 1958, when they moved to Los Angeles. My 91-year-old grandfather, Kenny Frishberg, is still upset about losing 'Dem Bums,' and said, 'I felt betrayed. Heartbroken.' He began following the team in 1939, illustrating the deep emotional ties fans had with the team before their move—ties that linger on even decades later, showcasing the impact of sports teams on community identity and personal histories.
Ebbets Field, the legendary home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, was completed in 1913 and demolished in 1960. Today, the site is marked by Ebbets Field Apartments, with little to remind passersby of its historic significance, except for a couple of plaques. These serve as somber reminders of a deep-rooted history in baseball that still resonates with longtime fans who remember the feeling of loss when the team left New York.
Before the Dodgers became the iconic MLB team known today, they used The Old Stone House in Park Slope as their original clubhouse. This historical landmark remains a poignant piece of Brooklyn’s rich sports history, symbolizing not just the team’s early beginnings, but also the community connection that many still cherish over the generations. It stands as a testimony to the Dodgers’ legacy, linking past and present in the hearts of die-hard fans.
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