Brooklyn Dodgers

If there was ever a place in America where a city and its baseball team were as close as family, it was Brooklyn. The legacy of this relationship comes down to us in stories of childhoods spent at Ebbets Field and in the stories of Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey, whose courage changed the face of America. Baseball in Brooklyn goes back to the beginning of the sport, when a young city embraced a new game and, like missionaries, carried it to the nation.

Brooklyn Dodgers [Book]

Los Angeles Dodgers team name history

Majestic Cooperstown neck label. Official Team Patch sewn on the left sleeve. 100% Polyester Heavyweight Double Knit fabric.

Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Men's Home White Cooperstown Jersey w/ Patch

Brooklyn Dodgers Heritage86 Cooperstown Men's Nike MLB Adjustable

Zack Wheat was long considered the greatest player in Dodgers history. The Missouri native parlayed his tenacious work ethic and raw skills into a major league career. For almost two decades, the mild-mannered outfielder was a mainstay for the Dodgers, bringing stability to a team that was at times unhinged. To this day, Wheat is the franchise leader in several batting categories.

Zack Wheat: The Life of the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer [Book]

FANMATS Brooklyn Dodgers Blue 1 ft. 7 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. Starter

Brooklyn Dodgers Spring training in the 1940s — Old NYC Photos

Brooklyn Dodgers Cooperstown Collection Team Jersey

Brooklyn Dodgers - 1955 World Series Champions (White) - Brooklyn

Brooklyn Dodgers National Museum of American History