Dodgers grab Game 2 of Series vs Yankees Full Radio Broadcast
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Dodgers grab Game 2 of Series vs Yankees Full Radio Broadcast

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  Baseball is the only game you can watch on the radio. Join the community today and listen to hundreds of broadcasts from baseball’s golden age! Sign Up or learn more October 2, 1941 At Ebbets Field The New York Yankees struck first in Game 2 on Spud Chandler’s RBI single in the second with…

George Pfister

George Pfister is removed from records because he never signed a Brooklyn contract

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You won’t find the name of George Pfister in the National League records, though he appears as C for the Dodgers. The NL rules Pfister, who never signed a Brooklyn contract, is the property of Montreal (International League), and his name is removed from the box score.

brooklyn dodgers silly symphony

During a double-header against the Cardinals, a ragtag group of five ‘musicians’, dubbed the Dodger SymPhony by announcer Red Barber, makes their Ebbets Field’s debut. This band, in which none of the members can read music, performs their zany antics at all evening and weekend games.

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During a double-header against the Cardinals, a ragtag group of five ‘musicians’, dubbed the Dodger SymPhony by announcer Red Barber, makes their Ebbets Field’s debut. This band, in which none of the members can read music, performs their zany antics at all evening and weekend games.

Mickey Owens becomes the first catcher to handle three foul pop ups in one frame. The Brooklyn backstop’s third inning defense contributes to the Dodgers’ 11-6 victory over New York at Ebbets Field.

Mickey Owens becomes the first catcher to handle three foul pop ups in one frame. The Brooklyn backstop’s third inning defense contributes to the Dodgers’ 11-6 victory over New York at Ebbets Field.

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Mickey Owens becomes the first catcher to handle three foul pop ups in one frame. The Brooklyn backstop’s third inning defense contributes to the Dodgers’ 11-6 victory over New York at Ebbets Field.

7 May 1941: Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That's Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals' catcher Walker Cooper listening in.

Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That’s Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals’ catcher Walker Cooper listening in.

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May 7 1941: Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That’s Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals’ catcher Walker Cooper listening in.

billy herman

Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame second baseman Billy Herman from the Chicago Cubs

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On May 6, 1941, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame second baseman Billy Herman from the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Charlie Gilbert, infielder Johnny Hudson, and cash. Herman, struggling with a .194 batting average, will hit .291 for the Dodgers over the balance of the season.

Episode 91 – The Secret History of Batting Helmets
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Episode 91 – The Secret History of Batting Helmets

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Sponsor this Page   On March 10, 1941, that the Brooklyn Dodgers announced that all of their players would start wearing batting helmets permanently in the upcoming season.  It was not long after that many other teams would adopt this safety precaution as well. General Manager Larry MacPhail was the man behind this innovation.  The…