The History of the Los Angeles Dodgers

Brooklyn Beginnings (1883-1957)

The Dodgers were originally founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1883 and went through several name changes before settling on the Brooklyn Dodgers. The team won its first World Series in 1955, led by legendary players like Jackie Robinson and Duke Snider.

Moving to Los Angeles (1958-Present)

In 1958, the Dodgers made the historic move to Los Angeles, becoming the first Major League Baseball team on the West Coast. Since then, the team has won multiple World Series championships, including victories in 1981, 1988, and most recently, 2020.

Legendary Players

The Dodgers have been home to some of baseball’s greatest legends, including:

• Jackie Robinson – Broke MLB’s color barrier in 1947.

• Sandy Koufax – One of the most dominant pitchers in history.

• Fernando Valenzuela – Sparked "Fernandomania" in the 1980s.

• Clayton Kershaw – Modern-day ace and future Hall of Famer.