Check out this fantastic 1955 Sporting News press photo taken by Don Wingfield prior to a World Series game between the Dodgers and Yankees. It recently sold at RMY Auction at $225 (auction link here). Per the descriptor on the reverse:
Yogi Berra shows Jackie Robinson how he had tagged the Dodgers third sacker in the opening game. Berra still wouldn't admit that Bill Summers, the umpire at the time, was right. Robinson seems to be enjoying Berra's explanation of the play.Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 2001 the Dodgers traded a couple of minor leaguers for outfielder, spark plug, Boston World Series hero and future Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
- Happy Birthday, Jack Jenkins, Buster Burrell, Tex Erwin, Al Ferrara, Steve Garvey & Ken Landreaux!
