This Day In Dodgers History: Walter O'Malley Buys Land To Build Dodger Stadium
Walter O'Malley purchased Chavez Ravine for $494,000 on February 18, 1960, enabling construction and 1962 opening of Dodger Stadium and long-term Dodgers ownership.
Dodgers Owner Walter O'Malley Used Disneyland as Inspiration for Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium was built on land seized from predominantly Mexican-American Chavez Ravine residents after a decade-long dispute and was privately financed with Disneyland-inspired design elements.
Letters to Sports: Fernando Valenzuela gets their votes for Hall of Fame
Fernando Valenzuela profoundly expanded baseball's Hispanic fan base and had transformative cultural and community impact deserving Hall of Fame recognition.
