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1 month ago
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This Day In Dodgers History: Bill Singer Records First-Ever MLB Save; Frank Sinatra Upholds Promise To Tommy Lasorda

April 7, 1969: Bill Singer recorded the first save in MLB history during Dodgers' game against Cincinnati Reds.
In 1977, the Dodgers made a change to have Frank Sinatra sing the National Anthem on Opening Day for Tommy Lasorda's first game as manager. [ more ]
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2 months ago
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This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Elected Into Baseball Hall Of Fame

Tommy Lasorda was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1997, joining other notable players.
Lasorda spent 47 years with the Dodgers organization, achieving significant success as a manager. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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This Day In Dodgers History: Walter Alston Hired As Brooklyn Manager

Walter Alston was hired as the manager for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1954 and remained manager until 1976.
Alston led the Dodgers to four World Series titles and was named National League Manager of the Year six times.
Tommy Lasorda, who played and coached under Alston, succeeded him as manager and won two more World Series titles for the Dodgers. [ more ]
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