Ever since 1883, the Los Angeles Dodgers has been among the Major League Baseball teams. Rooted in Los Angeles, California, they play in the western division of the national league. 

History of Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers called themselves Brooklyn Bridegrooms during 1890-1898. Later, there was a change of name to Brooklyn Superbas between 1899 and 1910, and then again to Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912), Brooklyn Dodgers in 1913, Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) and then once again they reverted to the earlier name of Brooklyn Dodgers from 1932 to 1957. 

The first game played by the Los Angeles Dodgers was on April 19, 1890 as Brooklyn Bridegrooms with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum acting as their first ballpark. 

In the era before 1958, the Los Angeles Dodgers playing under different names have qualified for the World Series 9 times. But, unfortunately they were only able to claim the World Championship once in 1955. They also won the American Association Pennant once in 1889. 1947 saw the first African American major league baseball player in the modern age with Jackie Roosevelt Robinson. 

The era between 1959 and 1965 came to be known as the golden era for the Los Angeles Dodgers thanks to three World Championships. Year 1966 to 1973 proved highly dismal for the team with their best finish being fourth and minus any major title. 

In the period between 1974 and 2004, the Los Angeles Dodgers collected ten Division titles, a Wild Card in 1996 and two World Championships. They barely missed out on wins in 2003 and 2004. 

Some players from the Los Angeles Dodgers who went on to grace the Hall of Fame were Walter Alston MGR, Jim Bunning RHP, Gray Carter, Don Sutton, Hoyt Wilhem and Duke Snider. Some numbers that were retired are #19 for Jim Gilliam, #4 worn by Duke Snider, #2 linked to Tommy Lasorda the manager in 1976-1996, #1 sported by Pee Wee Reese, #20 associated with Don Sutton, #24 owned by Walter Alston and #32 by Sandy Koufax. 

Stadiums of Los Angeles Dodgers

Washington Park was the first stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers then known as Brooklyn Bridegrooms. They played there for 1 year. The Dodgers then moved to the Eastern Park during the years 1891-1897, Washington Park II between 1898-1912, and Ebbets Field during 1913 to 1957. 

One of the major league baseball ballparks is the Dodgers Stadium, which is the home ballpark of Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. During the period of construction of Dodger Stadium, the team chose to use the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum between 1958 and 1961. After Yankee Stadium in 1923, the only privately financed stadium to be built was Dodger Stadium until Pacific Bell Park in 2000. Dodger Stadium was also shared by the Los Angeles Dodgers with California Angels from April 17, 1962 until September 22, 1965. During this period the stadium was also referred to as Chavez Ravine.

Dodger Stadium was originally designed to allow expansion for a capacity of 85,000. However the Dodgers never felt the need to expand their home. From the time of its opening, Dodger Stadium remains among the neatest and most appealing ballparks across the nation.