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The Dodgers franchise began in 1884 as the Brooklyn Grays in the American Association. -
After several name changes, the Brooklyn Grays later became the Brooklyn Dodgers after switching leagues from the American Association to the National League of Baseball. -
Jackie Robinson, the first African American player in Major League Baseball plays for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Historically, this aided in the end of racial segregation in the league. -
The Dodgers won their first World Series title, defeating the New York Yankees in seven games. -
The Brooklyn Dodgers leave Brooklyn behind. The team becomes the Los Angeles Dodgers, igniting the beginning of the Dodgers' legacy on the West Coast.
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The new Dodgers Stadium opens to a sell out crowd of 52, 642. -
Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win their second World Series in Los Angeles. -
Pitcher, Sandy Koufax, known as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, led the Dodger's to another World Series title. He also wins the Cy Young Award for the third time in his professional career. -
The Dodgers defeat the New York Yankees in six games, winning them their fourth World Series Title. -
Basketball legend Magic Johnson and a group of investors purchase the team from Frank McCourt for $2 billion, marking a new chapter in the Dodger's history -
The Dodgers return to the World Series for the first time since 1988, but lost to the Houston Astros in seven games.
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After 32 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the first time in 32 years after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in 6 games.