Roy Campanella does the catching,as 21 yr.old Roberto Clemente takes a big swing in a 1956 Pirate-Dodger game in Ebbets Field.

Roy Campanella does the catching,as 21 yr.old Roberto Clemente takes a big swing in a 1956 Pirate-Dodger game in Ebbets Field.

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Roy Campanella does the catching,as 21 yr.old Roberto Clemente takes a big swing in a 1956 Pirate-Dodger game in Ebbets Field. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe to our Podcast The Daily Rewind on Apples Podcast…

Dodgers P Don Newcombe beats the Pirates, 10 – 1, and blanks Dale Long in 4 at-bats‚ stopping his home run streak. Newk has a three-run double off Ron Kline in the 2nd to help clinch his 7th win.
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Dodgers P Don Newcombe beats the Pirates, 10 – 1, and blanks Dale Long in 4 at-bats‚ stopping his home run streak. Newk has a three-run double off Ron Kline in the 2nd to help clinch his 7th win.

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Dodgers P Don Newcombe beats the Pirates, 10 – 1, and blanks Dale Long in 4 at-bats‚ stopping his home run streak. Newk has a three-run double off Ron Kline in the 2nd to help clinch his 7th win.

Dale Long sets the homerun record by connecting in his 8th straight game
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Dale Long sets the homerun record by connecting in his 8th straight game

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On May 28, 1956, at Forbes Field Dale Long of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a home run in his eighth consecutive game, setting a major league record. Long connects against Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Long started the streak on May 19, when he homered against Chicago’s Jim Davis. During the 8 game streak,…

Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers hurls a no-hitter against the New York Giants

Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers hurls a no-hitter against the New York Giants

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  On May 12, 1956, Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers hurls a no-hitter against the New York Giants. Erskine strikes out three and walks two. Erskine’s 3-0 masterpiece at Ebbets Field is the second no-hitter of his career. His first came in 1952 against the Chicago Cubs.

Don Drysdale and Walter alston
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Don Drysdale wins first career game vs Philadelphia

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On April 23, 1956 – manager Walt Alston (left) enjoys a victory smile with 19-year-old rookie pitcher Don Drysdale after the young right-hander won his first major league game as starting hurler against the Phillies, The Dodgers dumped the Phillies, 6-1. Drysdale pitched a complete game striking out 9, including the side in the first…

Three future Hall of Famers make their major league debuts on April 17 – Don Drysdale, Frank Robinson and Luis Aparicio

Three future Hall of Famers make their major league debuts on April 17 – Don Drysdale, Frank Robinson and Luis Aparicio

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On April 17, 1956, three future Hall of Famers make their major league debuts. Luis Aparicio of the Chicago White Sox, Don Drysdale of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds play the first games of their brilliant careers. The 19 year old Drysdale pitches 1 inning of scoreless relief vs Philadelphia….

Wagner-Cashmore plan to build a $30-million downtown Brooklyn

Wagner-Cashmore plan to build a $30-million downtown Brooklyn

ByTom

  February 6, 1956 – Supporting the Wagner-Cashmore plan to build a $30-million downtown Brooklyn, NY sports center, Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley promises to buy four million dollars worth of bonds. The proposed legislation, which will be passed and signed by New York Governor Averill Harriman in April, becomes irrelevant due to a lack of…