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Dempsey the Dodger
Here is a 1988 press photo showing Rick Dempsey in a catchers crouch. I remember several years ago at Vero Beach during Spring Training waiting diligently for him to sign a ball for me just before a game. He made a comment to someone that he too was on the 1988 Championship club, and I thought well I know that. Then, it occurred to me that he was probably one of the least recognizable players on the team.
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Blog Kiosk: 8/29/2010
Will he stay or will he go- Manny that is.Listen to Vin Scully's press conference right here. (Hat Tip: Dodger Thoughts)GCRL puts together some Goose Joak cards of Logan White, Tommy Lasorda, the 2010 draft, and our no. 1 pick Zach Lee.
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Vintage Spokesman: Dress Like Branca
Here is a great 1946 magazine advertisement featuring Dodger Ralph Branca. It is for Munsingwear underwear. Unquestionably, the best line in the ad is, "the only underwear with the stretchy-seat."
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2010 Obak: Some Dodger Notables
Tristar recently released their 2010 Obak set which focuses on Minor League stars both past and present. Here are some of the Dodger related players.
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TSN Charlie Hough Press Photo
Here is a 1974 press photo from The Sporting News of knuckleballer Charlie Hough.
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Are We Back In It?
It's hard to believe, but the Dodgers may be playing themselves back into a possible wild card berth.Who'd have thought that was possible? Just as I was about to slip away into the summer heat they reach out and pull me back in.Even stranger, this sudden turn of events may mean that Manny may be going nowhere. If he can turn it on and lift our meager offense for one last push Colletti may refuse to let go of the dread-locked aging slugger.
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Tommy Davis at the Coliseum
I just can't get enough of these vintage press photos of the Dodgers playing at the Coliseum. Here, Tommy Davis tags third base during warm ups. The famous left field fence looms behind him.
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Enright, the Cab Driver Slasher, Was a Fan of Frank McCourt
Now you've all gone and done it.
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Collection: N28 John L. Sullivan
Here is my John L. Sullivan Allen & Ginter N28 card. I've got just one more card from my yet-to-be-completed set left to show.
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TSN Press photo: A Smilin' Garvey
Here is a 1974 Press Photo from the archives of The Sporting News featuring Steve Garvey.
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1952 Dodger Schedule Pee Wee Reese Card
Here is a great vintage postcard sized 1952 Baseball schedule featuring Duke Snider.
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Learning From the Old Man
Even Major League stars need a little bit of instruction. Below is a 1961 Sport Magazine press photo found on eBay featuring Leo Durocher giving Gil Hodges some tips on fielding at first base.
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