The Little Guide to LA Dodgers

Born in Brooklyn in 1883, the LA Dodgers - named after the "Trolley Dodgers," a nickname for fans who once dodged streetcars outside the old ballpark - were reborn in California's Sunshine State in 1958 and have since built one of the most iconic franchises in sport. With 11 World Series titles, 27 pennants and one of the most loyal fanbases in baseball, the Dodgers don't just play ball - they define it. From Jackie Robinson breaking barriers in 1947 to Sandy Koufax's untouchable pitching in 1955, Mike Piazza's super-sluggery in 2004 to Shohei Ohtani's record-shattering contract for the 2024 season, greatness is stitched into every seam of a Dodger Blue jersey (Pantone 294, FYI). The team became back-to-back champions after winning the 2025 World Series, rocketing the legends of LA even deeper into global stardom. Packed with 180 hard-hitting, pitch-perfect quotes every true-blue fan deserves - plus a feast of facts and stats - this tiny tome is your celebratory front-row ticket to the best show in baseball. Grab a hot dog, it's time to relish the Dodgers. Go Blues! SAMPLE QUOTES "I bleed Dodger blue and when I die, I'm going to the big Dodger in the sky." - Tommy Lasorda, Dodgers manager "I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it." - Sandy Koufax, legendary pitcher SAMPLE FACT The Dodgers began as the Brooklyn Grays, later joining the National League in 1890 as the Bridegrooms. Over the years, the club adopted several names before becoming officially known as the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1932. After decades as a beloved East Coast franchise, owner Walter O'Malley relocated the team to Los Angeles for the 1958 season - a historic westward shift for Major League Baseball that laid the foundation for today's LA Dodgers legacy.