Los Angeles Dodgers Patch 1902 to 1908

  • Los Angeles Dodgers Patch 1902 to 1908
  • Los Angeles Dodgers Patch 1902 to 1908

Description

Los Angeles Dodgers is a professional-level baseball team in the United States. Founded in 1883 by Guggenheim Baseball Management headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team joined the National League in 1890 as the Brooklyn Bridegrooms.
Four businessmen founded the team Charles Ebbets, Ferdinand Abell, Harry Von der Horst, and Ned Hanlon. They owned the LA Dodgers until 1904. Henry Medicus replaced Von der Horst, the new owners managed the franchise for 2.5 years. In 1907, only two of them remained, Charles Ebbets and Henry Medicus.
The Dodgers found immediate success in Los Angeles by winning the 1959 World Series. Success continued into the 1960s with their pitchers Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax, the bedrock of two more titles in 1963 and 1965.
In 1902, they changed the color to blue, and since then it became the signature color of the team. Blue symbolizes reliability and professionalism. Combining the color blue with white which symbolizes loyalty reflects the team's relationship with their fans.

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