Tuesday, April 2
Thursday, April 19
Wednesday, April 18
Today is the 50th anniversary of the opening of Dodger Stadium. These images from the USC Digital Library show the stadium’s progress from concept to construction site to sports venue.
To learn more about the history and controversial origins of Dodger Stadium, see L.A. as Subject’s post from last April, “A History of L.A.’s Baseball Stadiums: Stars, Angels, the Battle for Chavez Ravine.”
Dodgertown.
Monday, April 16
They have a love affair solidified by music and Dodgers baseball: Nancy Bea Hefley is in her 25th season as the team’s organist, and husband Billy has been beside her all along.
Photo: Nancy Bea Hefley and her husband Billy before a game against the Padres on Friday at Dodger Stadium. Credit: George Wilhelm / Los Angeles Times
“I need to be here because, well, she’s here,” Billy says with a shrug.
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This is adorable. Also, I miss going to Dodgers games.
Monday, March 19
"The focus on the Dodgers and in the city of Los Angeles needs to be on the field."
For serious.
My favorite time of year is right around the corner. The countdown to April 10th has begun.
Thursday, March 8
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Dodgers’ spring training in Vero Beach, Fla.: The Dodgers trained in Vero Beach, Fla., from 1949 to 2008, when they moved spring training to Arizona. This photo gallery looks back at Dodger spring training — and all those stretching exercises.
[Updated, 9:20 p.m.: And here’s one of Tommy Lasorda with a hula loop, thanks to LAHistory.]
Photo: March 7, 1973: Willie Davis, left, and Steve Garvey use hula hoops during an exercise period at Dodgertown. Credit: Associated Press
Happiness.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0fnugTYQg1qzss4xo1_400.jpg)
Dodgers’ spring training in Vero Beach, Fla.: The Dodgers trained in Vero Beach, Fla., from 1949 to 2008, when they moved spring training to Arizona. This photo gallery looks back at Dodger spring training — and all those stretching exercises.
[Updated, 9:20 p.m.: And here’s one of Tommy Lasorda with a hula loop, thanks to LAHistory.]
Photo: March 7, 1973: Willie Davis, left, and Steve Garvey use hula hoops during an exercise period at Dodgertown. Credit: Associated Press
Happiness.
(Source: Los Angeles Times)
Friday, February 3
Spring training starts in a month. It’s almost baseball season, ya’ll.
It’s time for Dodger Baseball.
(Source: airows, via graydongordian)
Thursday, January 12
After years under the dysfunctional ownership of Frank and Jamie McCourt, the Dodgers are set to be sold by April 30 — for around $1 billion. Richard Johnson weighs in on who’s who in the bidding war.
Tuesday, August 30
Aerial view of a jam-packed Dodger Stadium (record crowd of 55,934) at Game 5 of 1965 World Series. The Dodgers won 7-0.
Photographer: Ben White
Chavez Ravine by Shawn Park
Dodger Stadium: Home of the L.A. Dodgers
