This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

"Alston was hired by the Brooklyn Dodgers in November 1954. He began his coaching career as a player-manager for the first integrated U.S. baseball team based in the 20th century, the Nashua Dodgers of the Class-B New England League in 1946. Alston managed Dodgers icons Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe while overseeing the Nashua club."

"While Dodgers manager, he guided the franchise to their first World Series title in 1995, then three more championships in 1959, 1963 and 1965. Alston was named National League Manager of the Year six times and he managed NL All-Star teams a Major-League record nine times, winning seven of those games."

"The announcement on March 10, 1983, also included George Kell reaching enshrinement by the select committee. The duo joined a class that included Juan Marichal and Brooks Robinson being voted into the Hall of Fame as Baseball Writers' Association of America inductees."

Walter Alston was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee on March 10, 1983, alongside George Kell, Juan Marichal, and Brooks Robinson. Alston began his managerial career with the Nashua Dodgers in 1946, managing integrated baseball pioneers Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe. He managed Triple-A affiliates before being hired as Brooklyn Dodgers manager in 1954. During his 23-year tenure through 1976, Alston guided the franchise to four World Series titles in 1955, 1959, 1963, and 1965. He earned six National League Manager of the Year awards and managed nine All-Star games, winning seven. Alston compiled a 2,040-1,613 career record. A heart attack prevented his Hall of Fame ceremony attendance, and he died in October 1984 at age 72.

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