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The Dodgers score a National League-record 13 runs in the 8th off Cincinnati in Ebbets Field to win, 20 – 7

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The Dodgers score a National League-record 13 runs in the 8th off Cincinnati in Ebbets Field to win, 20 – 7. Twelve of the runs are unearned and an NL-record 12 are tallied with two outs and no one on. Gil Hodges gets a triple and a home run in 3 at bats in the inning‚ while Clem Labine‚ who has a career .100 BA‚ walks twice. Jackie Robinson drives in 3 runs with a single as Duke Snider scores from first base. Roy Campanella‚ Jim Gilliam‚ and Don Hoak all homer for Brooklyn in the game to pin the loss on Karl Drews.

Dodgers field the first team which consists of a majority of black players

Dodgers field the first team which consists of a majority of black players

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With Jim Gilliam (2B), Jackie Robinson (3B), Sandy Amoros (LF), Roy Campanella (C) and Don Newcombe (P) in the starting lineup against the Braves, the Dodgers field the first team which consists of a majority of black players. The historic five helps Brooklyn beat Milwaukee at County Stadium, 2 – 1.

Roy Campanella steals home to seal extra inning win for Dodgers

Roy Campanella steals home to seal extra inning win for Dodgers

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On June 7, 1954, At Sportsman Park Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella homers in the 8th to tack on some insurance for the Dodgers, unfortunately St Louis scores 3 times in the bottom of 9th to tie the game. Campy was not done though, he stole home in the top of the 12th to help…

Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella injures his left hand in an exhibition game against the Yankees
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Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella injures his left hand in an exhibition game against the Yankees

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1954 – Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella injures his left hand in an exhibition game against the Yankees. Though he will hit two home runs on Opening Day, Campanella will have surgery in early May for the bone chips, returning on May 30th. The injury started earlier when he was hit on the hand in the 1953 World Series.

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1953

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Major League Baseball Season Recap 1953 World Series – New York Yankees AL over Brooklyn Dodgers NL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – Babe Ruth Award – Billy Martin Awards – </strong? Major League Cy Young Award Cy Young Award National League Cy Young Award American League MVP Awards – NL Roy Campanella AL Al Rosen Major League…

Future Hall of Famer Roy Campanella (.312, 41, 142) is named the National League’s MVP for the second time

Future Hall of Famer Roy Campanella (.312, 41, 142) is named the National League’s MVP for the second time

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Future Hall of Famer Roy Campanella (.312, 41, 142) is named the National League’s MVP for the second time. The Dodger catcher also copped the prize in 1951 and will win the honor again in 1955, joining Stan Musial as the circuit’s second three-time recipient of the award.

At Ebbets Field 1953.

At Ebbets Field 1953.

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At Ebbets Field 1953. Eddie Mathews, Roy Campanella @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums and dates in history   [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…

Duke Snider lost a homer to the rain in Milwaukee. The blow came as he led off the eighth inning with Lew Burdette pitching for the Braves. The game was called with the Dodgers leading 2-0 during the bottom of the eighth. The records reverted back to the end of the seventh and a 1-0 Dodgers win.
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Duke Snider lost a homer to the rain in Milwaukee. The blow came as he led off the eighth inning with Lew Burdette pitching for the Braves. The game was called with the Dodgers leading 2-0 during the bottom of the eighth. The records reverted back to the end of the seventh and a 1-0 Dodgers win.

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8/3/1953: Duke Snider lost a homer to the rain in Milwaukee. The blow came as he led off the eighth inning with Lew Burdette pitching for the Braves. The game was called with the Dodgers leading 2-0 during the bottom of the eighth. The records reverted back to the end of the seventh and a 1-0 Dodgers win.

Behind Billy Loes and Roy Campanella, the Dodgers move into first place with 5 – 0 win over the Phillies

Behind Billy Loes and Roy Campanella, the Dodgers move into first place with 5 – 0 win over the Phillies

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Behind Billy Loes and Roy Campanella, the Dodgers move into first place with 5 – 0 win over the Phillies. Loes tosses his only shutout of the year, while Campy drives in all five runs with a double and homer. Campanella collects 44 RBIs in his first 30 games. Not until Tino Martinez in 1997, will anyone else reach 40 in the first 30.