Valdosta Daily Times1 month agoLA DodgersThis Date in Baseball-Week AheadEbbets Field hosted its first game in 1913. Player strike in 1972 led to the first delayed opening of the MLB season. [ more ]
Dodger Blue4 months agoLA DodgersThis Day In Dodgers History: Announcement To Build Ebbets Field In BrooklynBrooklyn Dodgers president Charles Ebbets announced plans to purchase land for a new stadium in 1912. Ebbets Field was built using concrete and steel, with a capacity of 23,000 seats. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com1 month agoMajor League BaseballVariety: AcrosticThe Boys of Summer by Roger Kahn is mentioned, focusing on Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson. Ebbets Field, the Dodgers' stadium, had narrow aisles but was a magical place to watch baseball. [ more ]
Battery Power4 months agoAtlanta BravesThis Day in Braves History: MLB suspends Ted TurnerBraves owner Ted Turner suspended in 1977 MLB events in 1912, 1992, 2002, 2010, and 2020 [ more ]