How did the Brooklyn dodgers get their name??


Question:

Answers:

What is Carlso Silva doing differently than he did last year?

The Dodgers first griound was close to a major trolley bus junction and the fans / players used to have to dodge trolleys to get to the game. They were nicknamed the "Trolley Dodgers", later shortened to just Dodgers.

How many career hits does Derek Jeter have?

by dodging bullets on the way to the ballpark. LOL

What is benji molina's walk up song?

"The Dodgers got their name because of the athletic prowess involved in avoiding streetcars in 1920s Brooklyn"

Has there been a manager that has won manger of the year in both AL and NL?

During the turn of the 20th century there were quite a few streetcars in Brooklyn. At this time Brooklyn was still pretty much seperate from the rest of NYC. People from the Bronx would make snide comments about Brooklynites by calling them "trolley dodgers". The team took the name as an "in your face attitude" to the Giants and Yankees.

How does baseball economics work? Do all teams give their profits to MLB?

Right in front of Ebbet's Field in Brooklyn lay a major trolley crossing. Fans who went to the games had to dodge the trolleys in order to reach the field. The original name for the team was the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers. It was later shortened to just "Dodgers".

More Questions & Answers...
  • Does the ESPN radar gun seem to be juiced (i.e reading 2-4 mph faster than it should)?
  • Is there a way to watch my favorite baseball team online for free?
  • Who is pitching for the white sox may 16?
  • Who has the longest hitting streak in the MLB?
  • Did Cy Young ever win the Cy Young award?
  • When are these players due back from injury?
  • Who is better, Manny Ramirez or Jason Bay?
  • Who will win the world series this year?
  • How many players are there on a softball team? (Ladies if that makes a difference)?
  • Where can I find free instructional softball drill videos?
  • This article contents is create by this website user, Sports1234.com doesn't promise its accuracy.
    Copyright 2007 Sports1234.com     Contact us    Terms of Use

    Sports