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Brooklyn Grays Established
The Dodgers franchise began in 1884 as the Brooklyn Grays in the American Association. -
Name Changes to Brooklyn Dodgers
After several name changes, the Brooklyn Grays later became the Brooklyn Dodgers after switching leagues from the American Association to the National League of Baseball. -
Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier
Jackie Robinson, the first African American player in Major League Baseball plays for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Historically, this aided in the end of racial segregation in the league. -
Dodgers Win First World Series Championship
The Dodgers won their first World Series title, defeating the New York Yankees in seven games. -
Dodgers Move to Los Angeles
The Brooklyn Dodgers leave Brooklyn behind. The team becomes the Los Angeles Dodgers, igniting the beginning of the Dodgers' legacy on the West Coast. -
Dodger Stadium Opens and Sells out!
The new Dodgers Stadium opens to a sell out crowd of 52, 642. -
Dodgers Win Another World Series
Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win their second World Series in Los Angeles. -
Sandy Koufax's Pitching Leads to Another World Series Title
Pitcher, Sandy Koufax, known as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, led the Dodger's to another World Series title. He also wins the Cy Young Award for the third time in his professional career. -
4th World Series Title in Los Angeles
The Dodgers defeat the New York Yankees in six games, winning them their fourth World Series Title. -
Magic Johnson and Group Acquire the Dodgers Ownership
Basketball legend Magic Johnson and a group of investors purchase the team from Frank McCourt for $2 billion, marking a new chapter in the Dodger's history -
Back to the World Series
The Dodgers return to the World Series for the first time since 1988, but lost to the Houston Astros in seven games. -
Dodgers Win the World Series, first time in 32 years!
After 32 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the first time in 32 years after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in 6 games.