brooklyn/ los angeles dodgers..most loved franchise in the history of sports! im from los angeles and respect everything the dodgers did in brooklyn! GO DODGERS!
The Brooklyn Dodgers of the late 40's and 1950's were, collectively, one of the greatest teams in the history of baseball in America. Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Carl Erskine, Don Newcombe and Billy Cox ~ just a terrific group of men who made the folks in Brooklyn, New York the luckiest fans in the world.
In the late 80's I started The Committee To Elect Gil Hodges Into Baseball's Hall of Fame. Being born & raised in Southern California, it was only after I had begun the efforts to get Gil into the HOF that I realized how much O'Malley's decision to move the Dodgers to L.A. after the '57 season just took the heart & soul of the borough of Brooklyn and destroyed it. If I could have had one wish ~ it would have been growing up in Brooklyn in the late 40's and 1950's watching the Boys of Summer.
I still get sick when I think of the Brooklyn Dodgers playing in LA and not Brooklyn. Its worse then the Jets playing in NJ. I wish TRUMP would buy the Dodgers and move them back to Brooklyn. I can dream can'tI?
don't worry brooklyn. the fans here in LA are giving them more than enough love a team could get. OUR manager is the greedy one, but the fans cherish them... they're like part of the family, tradition.
give me a break with this sympathy for o'malley shit. o'malley claimed that it was absurd for the dodgers to play in queens because they represent brooklyn. so he moves them to l.a.? yea that makes sense. heres one for ya, how about the fact that nelson rockefeller offered to buy land and lease it o'malley free of charge to keep the team in brooklyn. yea nice try guys, o'malley is a scumbag plain and simple and so is his faggot son pete. don't be surprised if the yankees had a hand in this too.
I tried to post this but I guess it got lost. Anyway, it wasn't OMalley who was responsible. It was Robert Moses. He basically forced the Dodgers hand, telling them they had to play in Queens, and play in a city owned stadium. Understand: Robert Moses was the urban planner, a czar, and he was rebuilding this city around suburbs and cars. He destroyed neighborhoods and the old relics. He almost took out Coney Island and Greenwich Village. A real jerk.
From everything I read, it was Robert Moses, NYC's urban planner/czar, who essentially forced the Dodgers out. The Dodgers wanted to go to Atlantic Ave, where the train station is, but Robert Moses only offered them Willets Pt, in QUEENS for crying out loud, and even at that, it would have to be a city-owned venue. Let's face it: Robert Moses did almost everything he could to rip up the intimate urban neighborhood quality of NYC. He attacked Coney Island and almost ripped up Greenwich Vlg
I love the history of the Dodgers,and love hearing the stories from the Brooklyn days. Im glad there in LA. and if they ever moved back to brooklyn I would still be a dodgers fan...Id never root for the Angels.
moses and o'malley burn in hell--you know tthe joke if you 2 bullets and O'malley and Hitler were in the room who would you shoot? Answer O'malley twice!
@gfscarface13 I don't believe in baseball we have a Brooklyn Dodgers hall of fame but all the greats are gone I only watch tapes of old brooklyn dodger games- it was special--it will never happen again hard to explain
@gfscarface13 NO I have lost interst in baseball --for many reasons--but the old Dodgers were special thery were not celebrititied they rode on the trains with the faans--i will take molior pete rose for that matter higby but moses destroyed a team and a city and a culture--it is all money now Peoplewho haved lived baseball know the brooklyn dodgers were special--heroic--that timer is past. The hell with qall ther terams pitch counts middle relievers, closers--it is not the same gsme.
@gfscarface13 NO I have lost interst in baseball --for many reasons--but the old Dodgers were special thery were not celebrititied they rode on the trains with the faans--i will take molior pete rose for that matter higby but moses destroyed a team and a city and a culture--it is all money now Peoplewho haved lived baseball know the brooklyn dodgers were special--heroic--that timer is past. The hell with qall ther terams pitch counts middle relievers, closers--it is not the same gsme.
@vivascargill I think there is a point where you have to get over it and move on. Everything happens for a reason. Keep on loving baseball, the Greatest Sport in the World. Root for the Mets, they were there for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants fans. To get over their teams leaving.
@gfscarface13 I know what you are saying but not in this case--I know LA Dodger fans who have an unease a sense they missed out on something. Baseball is a diminished thing anyway--pitch counts closers. After Campy was paralyzed Erskine whose arms was ripped apart basically promised him in tears to throw a shut out. He did. Maybe the last game he pitched--the heart is gone and the soul. No this case is unique.
It's not fair to beat up on Walter O'Malley. He was a businessman and had to make decisions that were best for his business. He lobbied hard for a new stadium in Brooklyn -and rightfully so - since Ebbets Field was no longer profitable. However, the imperious Robert Moses refused to support him. Therefore, O'Malley made the best decision for his business and moved his team to L.A.. I, too, wish the move had never happened, but business is business.
I have often wondered why the borough of Brooklyn was never given another team. It would be great for the Mets, a built in new rivalry, and it wouldn't hurt the Yanks. Remember, Brooklyn is larger than many other mlb cities.
"I have often wondered why the borough of Brooklyn was never given another team. It would be great for the Mets, a built in new rivalry, and it wouldn't hurt the Yanks. Remember, Brooklyn is larger than many other mlb cities. "
I wonder why the Mets didn't stick their new field in Brooklyn, the way the Dodgers originally intended. I didn't even hear a peep about such an idea.
Tell me how a Brooklyn kid can watch a game. No subway from Brooklyn to CitiField.
To all you "should have" people, go read "The Last Good Season" and it'll tell you all about how Robert Moses was infinitely more responsible for the Dodgers moving to L.A. than O'Malley ever was. And to those who say the name should've stayed in Brooklyn, names staying with the departed city is fairly new. That's why the Jazz, Lakers, Raiders, Rams, Cardinals (NFL) all kept the same name even though they moved to different cities.
They should have gave LA an expansion team instead of taking away the dodgers. I would have the dodgers move back to nyc and have the mets move to La. ( I whould also have the chicago white sox move to indanapolis because grimmy, dirty, south side chicago dosent deserve a team)
The Dodgers should have done what the Seattle Supersonics did, leave the name and history of the franchise behind as they did when they became the Oklahoma City Thunder, who by the way SUCK!!!!!
I completely agree with you that the Dodgers name and Franchise history belong in Brooklyn! The Cleveland Browns are a great illustration of a franchise that was maintained.
The Dodgers are still around...yeah, they're in L.A....just like ANY OTHER sport, the team leaves the city, it takes it's history with it. The Mets were made to have a National League presence in NY. It's weird how they think they can assume the DODGERs history when they were a symbol of BOTH the Dodgers AND the Giants. The ONLY reason why they favor the Dodgers is because Wilpon (the owner) is a old time Brooklyn Dodger fan. New York can remember the history, but Mets CANT claim it...
I think the name by it self eliminates boundaries Its the Dodgers and there are fans every where not only in L.A or Brooklyn. Its just a team full of inspiration that even in the bad times we are still fans LETS GO DODGERS WOLD SERIES THIS YEAR !!!!!!!!!
The Mets are NOT the Brooklyn Dodgers. No one is. They should've changed their name when they left because they were originally the "Trolley Dodgers," suggesting a specifically Brooklyn characteristic. Oh, and, yes, O'Malley did move the team, but he tried very hard to keep them in Brooklyn. The real demon was Robert Moses, who did so much to ruin my city. He made it impossible to keep them. He hated the working class and the Dodgers were the ultimate in a working-class team. Sad. LA? Please!
In my reading of what happened, it would seem that the much reviled O'Malley did just about everything that could have reasonably been expected to keep the Dodgers in Brooklyn. That was always his intent when he bought the controlling share in 1950. According to some source I read, he wanted to buy land in Brooklyn to build a dome stadium that he would own. ROBERT MOSES wanted him to move into a publicly owned stadium on the site that became Shea. Moses stopped him
the mets are the brooklyn dodgers!!??? hahahahaha, these queens people are crazy, brooklyn is brooklyn nothing will ever top it, and the mets suck by the way
I LOVE O'MALLEY BECAUSE WITHOUT HIM I MIGHT HAVE NEVER LIKED BASEBALL BACUSE OF MY DODGERS, OR EVEN WORSE I COULD BE AN angels FAN, THATS A BAD THOUGHT RIGHT THERE...
how can anybody compare the good old days of baseball with today's baseball. please, take a look around. nothing like the brooklyn dodgers. 1955 , what a year.
The City Of New York made Brooklyn a big looser. The Dodgers moved west to Los Angeles. The City Of New York Government cared less. Blame Mr. Robert Moses. Moses was responsible for the Dodgers moving to Los Angeles. THE METS are the "New Dodgers". Sorry Brooklyn. YOU LOOSE.
I love reading and watching and listening about the old Brooklyn Bums. They have all the qualities I love in my Mets- scrappy players, personal relationship with the fans, a hatred of those aristocratic, snobbish cheaters, the Yankees, and, most importantly, DIVERSITY. The Yankeees have more white players on their team than any other I can think of, including Boston (but at least Botson's scrappy too, NYY buy wins.)
The '69 Mets and the '55 Dodgers- better TEAMS than any Yankees squad ever.
I remember during the 2000 series between the Mets and the Yankees I told a young kid that this is the first subway series in the Big Apple since the Yankees and Dodgers in 56. He then asked "You mean that a subway went from New York to Los Angeles?"
The Stupid New York Times Reporter, Dave Anderson is such a fool. Circe 1:55 he makes various statements STEEPED in ignorance. He says that Walter O'Malley is responsible for taking the Dodgers out of Brooklyn. WRONG, O'Malley wanted to stay; it was the City that ignored him and the Dodger's needs. And, to compare O'Malley to Hitler and Stallin is unforgiveable hyperbole and reckless exageration. But what better can you expect from the enlightened and effeminate New York Times anyway?
My seond favorite team ever (Right behind the Yankees of course and then after them the New York Giants). I hate how both the Giants and the Dodgers moved out to California. When ever I visit Brooklyn, I always wear my Brooklyn Dodgers cap. All of the people there are still sad about the loss of the dodgers. I wear that hat almost everyday to school.
i was able to watch this special...i have to give my respect to the brooklyn fans...they were the most dedicated fans for this team ever...i was actually mad because when they made the switch to l.a, they booted those people from the land and didnt really give them anything for it...Regardless of the past, the dodgers will always be a name that stands for baseball...just like the yankees...when you hear the name, you think thats baseball...well at least i do.
If I had choice I would play for Dodgers/ Giants if they were still in New York. Everyone wants to be a Yankee. I am a Yankee fan but I would rather be a Dodger. They had such heart and great players. Bring the Dodgers home. Also Bring the Giants home too.
The Mets ARE the Brooklyn Dodgers, they were created after they left because they left, and the same fans that loved the Bums loved the Lovable Losers and then the Amazin's.
The Mets still have, and always had, that same kind of feel the BRK Dodgers had. A team full of diverse guys, all come together in a TEAM atmosphere (not an A-Rod among 'em) that love their fans and the fans love them, imperfect (because who could love those robotic Yanks?) and they've character.
@SenhordoBonfim it wasnt all o mallys fault he wanted to stay but robert moses who controled constrution in the city wouldnt let him build the new fiels even mayor wagner was pissed at moses and if i ever fined out who stole my 57 signed ball may he rot in hell
There was almost never a movie, during WWII, where, at least, one, soldier, sailor, or, marine, who wasn't from Brooklyn, and, a Dodger fan..
zipper179 3 months ago
brooklyn/ los angeles dodgers..most loved franchise in the history of sports! im from los angeles and respect everything the dodgers did in brooklyn! GO DODGERS!
pura4vida 7 months ago
The Brooklyn Dodgers of the late 40's and 1950's were, collectively, one of the greatest teams in the history of baseball in America. Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Carl Erskine, Don Newcombe and Billy Cox ~ just a terrific group of men who made the folks in Brooklyn, New York the luckiest fans in the world.
MrRonnieG 7 months ago
In the late 80's I started The Committee To Elect Gil Hodges Into Baseball's Hall of Fame. Being born & raised in Southern California, it was only after I had begun the efforts to get Gil into the HOF that I realized how much O'Malley's decision to move the Dodgers to L.A. after the '57 season just took the heart & soul of the borough of Brooklyn and destroyed it. If I could have had one wish ~ it would have been growing up in Brooklyn in the late 40's and 1950's watching the Boys of Summer.
MrRonnieG 7 months ago
I still get sick when I think of the Brooklyn Dodgers playing in LA and not Brooklyn. Its worse then the Jets playing in NJ. I wish TRUMP would buy the Dodgers and move them back to Brooklyn. I can dream can'tI?
KentuckyJet 9 months ago
Brooklyn Dodgers forever!
vivascargill 1 year ago
Where was their old stadium in ny?
michaelm0522 1 year ago
@michaelm0522 Ebbits Feild Brooklyn so yes
nicrocks123 8 months ago
@michaelm0522 opps Ebbets Feild
nicrocks123 8 months ago
don't worry brooklyn. the fans here in LA are giving them more than enough love a team could get. OUR manager is the greedy one, but the fans cherish them... they're like part of the family, tradition.
omgfaglolz 1 year ago
BROOKLYN DODGERS 4EVER!!!
swingpignWA 1 year ago
Dave Anderson's inaccurate comment made me lose interest in buying the DVD,
sarber 1 year ago
so dome get with the program,
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xbristles13x 1 year ago
haha
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give me a break with this sympathy for o'malley shit. o'malley claimed that it was absurd for the dodgers to play in queens because they represent brooklyn. so he moves them to l.a.? yea that makes sense. heres one for ya, how about the fact that nelson rockefeller offered to buy land and lease it o'malley free of charge to keep the team in brooklyn. yea nice try guys, o'malley is a scumbag plain and simple and so is his faggot son pete. don't be surprised if the yankees had a hand in this too.
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xbristles13x 1 year ago
so cool
yiminyam 1 year ago
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xbristles13x 1 year ago
I tried to post this but I guess it got lost. Anyway, it wasn't OMalley who was responsible. It was Robert Moses. He basically forced the Dodgers hand, telling them they had to play in Queens, and play in a city owned stadium. Understand: Robert Moses was the urban planner, a czar, and he was rebuilding this city around suburbs and cars. He destroyed neighborhoods and the old relics. He almost took out Coney Island and Greenwich Village. A real jerk.
nightskytube 1 year ago
GAY
yiminyam 1 year ago
From everything I read, it was Robert Moses, NYC's urban planner/czar, who essentially forced the Dodgers out. The Dodgers wanted to go to Atlantic Ave, where the train station is, but Robert Moses only offered them Willets Pt, in QUEENS for crying out loud, and even at that, it would have to be a city-owned venue. Let's face it: Robert Moses did almost everything he could to rip up the intimate urban neighborhood quality of NYC. He attacked Coney Island and almost ripped up Greenwich Vlg
nightskytube 1 year ago
Brooklyn should have applied eminent domain and taken the team from that %^&*% Walter O'Malley.
1400deadwood 1 year ago
I love the history of the Dodgers,and love hearing the stories from the Brooklyn days. Im glad there in LA. and if they ever moved back to brooklyn I would still be a dodgers fan...Id never root for the Angels.
Erndogg82 1 year ago
moses and o'malley burn in hell--you know tthe joke if you 2 bullets and O'malley and Hitler were in the room who would you shoot? Answer O'malley twice!
vivascargill 2 years ago
What happend to the Old Brooklyn Dodgers fans?
Did you guys keep rooting for the Dodgers or Became Yankees fans, or became Mets fans???
gfscarface13 1 year ago
@gfscarface13 I don't believe in baseball we have a Brooklyn Dodgers hall of fame but all the greats are gone I only watch tapes of old brooklyn dodger games- it was special--it will never happen again hard to explain
vivascargill 1 year ago
@vivascargill So do you root for the LA Dodgers?
gfscarface13 1 year ago
@gfscarface13 NO I have lost interst in baseball --for many reasons--but the old Dodgers were special thery were not celebrititied they rode on the trains with the faans--i will take molior pete rose for that matter higby but moses destroyed a team and a city and a culture--it is all money now Peoplewho haved lived baseball know the brooklyn dodgers were special--heroic--that timer is past. The hell with qall ther terams pitch counts middle relievers, closers--it is not the same gsme.
vivascargill 1 year ago
@gfscarface13 NO I have lost interst in baseball --for many reasons--but the old Dodgers were special thery were not celebrititied they rode on the trains with the faans--i will take molior pete rose for that matter higby but moses destroyed a team and a city and a culture--it is all money now Peoplewho haved lived baseball know the brooklyn dodgers were special--heroic--that timer is past. The hell with qall ther terams pitch counts middle relievers, closers--it is not the same gsme.
vivascargill 1 year ago
Dodgers have succeded in Los Angeles so far. From 1959-1988 winning 5 World Series in 30 Years. Haven't done much since than.
Sandy Koufax and other Brookyn Dodgers were still on the LA Dodgers roster so you had to have a soft spot for them to win.
gfscarface13 1 year ago
@gfscarface13 nope it is hard to explain--get the dvd "ghosts of flatbush" really you did not gain what we lost--keep in touch
vivascargill 1 year ago
@vivascargill I think there is a point where you have to get over it and move on. Everything happens for a reason. Keep on loving baseball, the Greatest Sport in the World. Root for the Mets, they were there for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants fans. To get over their teams leaving.
gfscarface13 1 year ago
@gfscarface13 I know what you are saying but not in this case--I know LA Dodger fans who have an unease a sense they missed out on something. Baseball is a diminished thing anyway--pitch counts closers. After Campy was paralyzed Erskine whose arms was ripped apart basically promised him in tears to throw a shut out. He did. Maybe the last game he pitched--the heart is gone and the soul. No this case is unique.
vivascargill 1 year ago
there is a statue of mr moses on main st babylon long island. i've pissed on it.thanks moses
unto789 2 years ago 2
@unto789 piss on it again for me
vivascargill 1 year ago
It's not fair to beat up on Walter O'Malley. He was a businessman and had to make decisions that were best for his business. He lobbied hard for a new stadium in Brooklyn -and rightfully so - since Ebbets Field was no longer profitable. However, the imperious Robert Moses refused to support him. Therefore, O'Malley made the best decision for his business and moved his team to L.A.. I, too, wish the move had never happened, but business is business.
Archangel101576 2 years ago
I have often wondered why the borough of Brooklyn was never given another team. It would be great for the Mets, a built in new rivalry, and it wouldn't hurt the Yanks. Remember, Brooklyn is larger than many other mlb cities.
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5 months ago
"I have often wondered why the borough of Brooklyn was never given another team. It would be great for the Mets, a built in new rivalry, and it wouldn't hurt the Yanks. Remember, Brooklyn is larger than many other mlb cities. "
I wonder why the Mets didn't stick their new field in Brooklyn, the way the Dodgers originally intended. I didn't even hear a peep about such an idea.
Tell me how a Brooklyn kid can watch a game. No subway from Brooklyn to CitiField.
nightskytube 1 year ago
To all you "should have" people, go read "The Last Good Season" and it'll tell you all about how Robert Moses was infinitely more responsible for the Dodgers moving to L.A. than O'Malley ever was. And to those who say the name should've stayed in Brooklyn, names staying with the departed city is fairly new. That's why the Jazz, Lakers, Raiders, Rams, Cardinals (NFL) all kept the same name even though they moved to different cities.
bishop2100 2 years ago
Great Footage
hiphopvinking20 2 years ago
Baseball when it was a game, Ebbetts Field will live forever.
Boomer1947 2 years ago 2
they were great but we wouldn't have frenado mania and the most famous home run quote "I don't believe what i just saw"
uspobj 2 years ago
i wish i knew where o'malley and moses were buried. i would love to leave them a nice turd on both graves.
xbristles13x 2 years ago
They should have gave LA an expansion team instead of taking away the dodgers. I would have the dodgers move back to nyc and have the mets move to La. ( I whould also have the chicago white sox move to indanapolis because grimmy, dirty, south side chicago dosent deserve a team)
Mortskcab 2 years ago
The Dodgers should have done what the Seattle Supersonics did, leave the name and history of the franchise behind as they did when they became the Oklahoma City Thunder, who by the way SUCK!!!!!
skynyrdrules93 2 years ago
yeah, okc doesnt have enough people to suport a team i bet the sonics will come back, its just a damn shame the dodgers wont come back
Mortskcab 2 years ago
The NBA is not the NFL you don't need as many people to support NBA. OKC has plenty of people to support NBA.
mikejones3rfs 2 years ago
I completely agree with you that the Dodgers name and Franchise history belong in Brooklyn! The Cleveland Browns are a great illustration of a franchise that was maintained.
ptp44444 2 years ago
The Dodgers are still around...yeah, they're in L.A....just like ANY OTHER sport, the team leaves the city, it takes it's history with it. The Mets were made to have a National League presence in NY. It's weird how they think they can assume the DODGERs history when they were a symbol of BOTH the Dodgers AND the Giants. The ONLY reason why they favor the Dodgers is because Wilpon (the owner) is a old time Brooklyn Dodger fan. New York can remember the history, but Mets CANT claim it...
DodgersGirl808 2 years ago
they dont say much about furrillo the guy had acannon for an arm.
mrmarkymark77 2 years ago
I think the name by it self eliminates boundaries Its the Dodgers and there are fans every where not only in L.A or Brooklyn. Its just a team full of inspiration that even in the bad times we are still fans LETS GO DODGERS WOLD SERIES THIS YEAR !!!!!!!!!
villian714 2 years ago
The Mets are NOT the Brooklyn Dodgers. No one is. They should've changed their name when they left because they were originally the "Trolley Dodgers," suggesting a specifically Brooklyn characteristic. Oh, and, yes, O'Malley did move the team, but he tried very hard to keep them in Brooklyn. The real demon was Robert Moses, who did so much to ruin my city. He made it impossible to keep them. He hated the working class and the Dodgers were the ultimate in a working-class team. Sad. LA? Please!
Rakeatthegatesofhell 2 years ago
Good point, rake-gatesofhell.
In my reading of what happened, it would seem that the much reviled O'Malley did just about everything that could have reasonably been expected to keep the Dodgers in Brooklyn. That was always his intent when he bought the controlling share in 1950. According to some source I read, he wanted to buy land in Brooklyn to build a dome stadium that he would own. ROBERT MOSES wanted him to move into a publicly owned stadium on the site that became Shea. Moses stopped him
ztnjv 2 years ago
the mets are the brooklyn dodgers!!??? hahahahaha, these queens people are crazy, brooklyn is brooklyn nothing will ever top it, and the mets suck by the way
SPABmanRoG 2 years ago
I loved the Dodgers...........I lived in the Bronx, jajaja.
MatuArt 3 years ago
I LOVE O'MALLEY BECAUSE WITHOUT HIM I MIGHT HAVE NEVER LIKED BASEBALL BACUSE OF MY DODGERS, OR EVEN WORSE I COULD BE AN angels FAN, THATS A BAD THOUGHT RIGHT THERE...
darkteengohan 3 years ago
how can anybody compare the good old days of baseball with today's baseball. please, take a look around. nothing like the brooklyn dodgers. 1955 , what a year.
ilmhams 3 years ago 5
Agreed. Major League Baseball became second fiddle to the NFL because the Dodgers were hijacked from Brooklyn with MLB approval.
ptp44444 2 years ago
The way the Los Angeles Dodgers played tonight they can start calling them The Bums.
crowtservo 3 years ago
Brooklyn should have succeded from NYC.
Itravelbackintime 3 years ago 3
The City Of New York made Brooklyn a big looser. The Dodgers moved west to Los Angeles. The City Of New York Government cared less. Blame Mr. Robert Moses. Moses was responsible for the Dodgers moving to Los Angeles. THE METS are the "New Dodgers". Sorry Brooklyn. YOU LOOSE.
jkmlight 3 years ago
I love reading and watching and listening about the old Brooklyn Bums. They have all the qualities I love in my Mets- scrappy players, personal relationship with the fans, a hatred of those aristocratic, snobbish cheaters, the Yankees, and, most importantly, DIVERSITY. The Yankeees have more white players on their team than any other I can think of, including Boston (but at least Botson's scrappy too, NYY buy wins.)
The '69 Mets and the '55 Dodgers- better TEAMS than any Yankees squad ever.
obiwanobiwan13 3 years ago
GO SEE THE METS. There are no more Brooklyn Dodgers. Former New York City Developer Robert Moses said so. Go see THE METS.
jkmlight 3 years ago
I remember during the 2000 series between the Mets and the Yankees I told a young kid that this is the first subway series in the Big Apple since the Yankees and Dodgers in 56. He then asked "You mean that a subway went from New York to Los Angeles?"
billyk5775 3 years ago 2
The Stupid New York Times Reporter, Dave Anderson is such a fool. Circe 1:55 he makes various statements STEEPED in ignorance. He says that Walter O'Malley is responsible for taking the Dodgers out of Brooklyn. WRONG, O'Malley wanted to stay; it was the City that ignored him and the Dodger's needs. And, to compare O'Malley to Hitler and Stallin is unforgiveable hyperbole and reckless exageration. But what better can you expect from the enlightened and effeminate New York Times anyway?
JBYORK14 3 years ago 3
My seond favorite team ever (Right behind the Yankees of course and then after them the New York Giants). I hate how both the Giants and the Dodgers moved out to California. When ever I visit Brooklyn, I always wear my Brooklyn Dodgers cap. All of the people there are still sad about the loss of the dodgers. I wear that hat almost everyday to school.
ElTiant 3 years ago
i was able to watch this special...i have to give my respect to the brooklyn fans...they were the most dedicated fans for this team ever...i was actually mad because when they made the switch to l.a, they booted those people from the land and didnt really give them anything for it...Regardless of the past, the dodgers will always be a name that stands for baseball...just like the yankees...when you hear the name, you think thats baseball...well at least i do.
FlyswatterOne 3 years ago
If I had choice I would play for Dodgers/ Giants if they were still in New York. Everyone wants to be a Yankee. I am a Yankee fan but I would rather be a Dodger. They had such heart and great players. Bring the Dodgers home. Also Bring the Giants home too.
Wehategod 3 years ago 3
I am a Mets fan, but if the three teams were still here, I would've definitley been a Dodgers fan.
And the Yankees still suck!
CCampLI 4 years ago
The Mets ARE the Brooklyn Dodgers, they were created after they left because they left, and the same fans that loved the Bums loved the Lovable Losers and then the Amazin's.
The Mets still have, and always had, that same kind of feel the BRK Dodgers had. A team full of diverse guys, all come together in a TEAM atmosphere (not an A-Rod among 'em) that love their fans and the fans love them, imperfect (because who could love those robotic Yanks?) and they've character.
I'm a Met's fan too
obiwanobiwan13 3 years ago
yeah if the dodgers were still in new york i guaranteed would be a dodger fan
dennis040404 3 years ago
"Walter O'Malley's greed", my eye...Let's not forget Robert Moses who prevented O'Malley from building a new stadium in Brooklyn..
SenhordoBonfim 4 years ago 11
I agree with you, friend, Robert Moses had as much a part in the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn as O'Malley did, if not more so.
Brooklyn Forever!
BootPatrol 3 years ago
@SenhordoBonfim it wasnt all o mallys fault he wanted to stay but robert moses who controled constrution in the city wouldnt let him build the new fiels even mayor wagner was pissed at moses and if i ever fined out who stole my 57 signed ball may he rot in hell
5251nicky 6 months ago
@5251nicky Read my comment again. You and I are on the same page. Condolences on the stolen '57 ball.
SenhordoBonfim 6 months ago
Dem Bums waz heros!
schweitzer868 4 years ago
Dem Bums waz heros!
schweitzer868 4 years ago
May Walter O'Malley Rot in Hell!
NY4Life 4 years ago
Robert Moses rot in hell!
just2w4tch 4 years ago 3
Him Too
NY4Life 4 years ago
Great job... Loved the piece... wish they would come back to Brooklyn
KennyTraining 4 years ago