Blog Kiosk: 11/5/2019 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Just another vintage Spring Training AP press photo to get you excited about the upcoming season. (eBay auction link) Per the descriptor on the reverse:

Vero Beach, Fla., Feb 27, 1963 -- Alston Likes What He Sees -- Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Walter Alston (left) is all smiles as pitcher Sandy Koufax gives assurances at spring training camp his left hand is in good shape. The Dodgers sagged in last year's pennant race when Koufax came up with an ailing finger. 

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• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1936 the Dodgers named former Brooklyn spitballer Burleigh Grimes as their manager. In 1940 former Dodger lawyer Wendell Willkie loses to third term American President Franklin D. Roosevelt in today's Presidential election. He would later on become VP and legal counsel for Brooklyn in the early 40's and would then be replaced by Walter O'Malley. In 2008 Dodgers pitcher Greg Maddux wins his 18th career Gold Glove. 
• Happy Birthday, Tommy Sheehan, Pryor McElveen & Ralph Birkofer!

Blog Kiosk: 5/9/2018 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

The old-timers are already starting to gather for Alumni Weekend.

Photo above via Dennis Powell on twitter. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1947 the infamous photo between Phillies manager Ben Chapman and Jackie Robinson is taken before the start of that afternoons game in Philadelphia. As you know, Chapman spearheaded a vicious verbal assault on Robinson during their previous series in Brooklyn. In 1983 Ron Cey returned to Dodger Stadium for the first time since being traded to the Chicago during the offseason. Cey went 3-for-4 with three singles and a run scored but his Cubs lost, 4-3.
• Happy Birthday, Alex Farmer & Aaron Harang!

Blog Kiosk: 1/18/2018 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Here's another fantastic action photo of a play at the plate. Featured is an July 8, 1949 International News press photo (eBay auction link) of Roy Campanella tagging Giants pinch-hitter Joe Lafata. Per the descriptor on the reverse:

NO GIANT SCORE HERE---Brooklyn, New York.....Lafata, of Giants, is tagged out at home on Lockman's grounder in 9th frame of Giants-Dodgers game at Ebbets Field tonight. Hodges to Campanella for the out. Umpire Descoli calls the play.  The Dodgers beat the Giants 4 to 3.

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• This Day in Dodgers History: In 2011 the Dodgers signed veteran free agent outfielder Gabe Kapler as a non-roster invitee.  Unfortunately, he didn't make the team and would subsequently be released at the end of March.  As you know, he would soon retire and make his mark in the Baseball front office.
• Happy Birthday, Zeke Wrigley, Eddie Moore, Len Koenecke, Billy Grabarkewitz, Brian Falkenborg & Mike Lieberthal!

Blog Kiosk: 11/7/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

"They're Signed with the Navy"

In wartime all must serve -- even ballplayers. Featured here are two Brooklyn Dodgers who have joined the Armed Forces. Check out Hugh Casey and Pee Wee Reese in the midst of putting on their Navy Baseball uniform. Per the description on the reverse:

They wear different uniforms now but Hugh Casey, (left), and Pee Wee Reese, former Brooklyn Dodgers' pitcher and shortstop respectively, are still playing ball -- but now, it's for Uncle Sam. They're batting 'em out at the Naval Air Station in Norfolk and are the nucleus of one of the best service team in the country.

Dated September 12, 1943, this vintage US Navy press photo from ACME was on auction at RMY, but did not sell. Check out the listing here. Below are more links to check out:

• Happy Birthday, Joe Hatten, Dick Stuart, Rich Rodas & Orlando Mercado!

Blog Kiosk: 4/20/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Clayton Kershaw is a focused and intense beast when he's pitching, and usually this is a plus. Last night though, you have to wonder if his feelings towards the gamesmanship by Rockies starter Tyler Anderson might have boiled his blood too high. In last nights postgame press interview he said:

Yhea that was uh... that was one of the more disrespectful things I've been a part of in a game. I really didn't appreciate that.

The games start was delayed when Anderson finished his pregame warmup behind schedule and then he proceeded to nonchalantly walked back to the dugout. Kershaw, as intense as ever, had his routine knocked off balance, and as a result experienced a shaky first inning. The Rockies got their first three batters on base to load them up. Fortunately, they could only get one runner across the plate.

Now, I'm not saying that one thing absolutely lead to another, but you do have to wonder if his intensity got the better of him. Nevertheless, he was able to right the ship quickly, and lead his team to a 4-2 victory. Kershaw went seven innings with ten strike outs, one walk and only two earned runs.

Photo above via the Dodgers on twitter. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1999 the Dodgers surpass the 100 million mark in attendance at Dodger Stadium. In 2011 it is announced that MLB will be taking over the operations of the Dodgers due to concerns over the finances of team owner Frank McCourt. 
• Happy Birthday, Don Mattingly, Germany Smith, Pat Hannivan, Dave Bancroft, Hal Peck, Tom Hutton, Todd Hollandsworth & Ian Thomas!
  

Blog Kiosk: 11/2/2016 - Dodgers Links - Calhoun, Bellinger and Clayton Kershaw

In honor of Fernando Valenzuela's 56th birthday yesterday the Dodger Insider blog shared 34 fantastic photos of him from his career in LA -- many of which you may be seeing for the first time.  Go here to check them all out.

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• This Day in Dodgers History:  In 1977 Tommy John comes in a distant second place in Cy Young voting -- having been beaten by Steve Carlton of the Phillies. John went 20-7 for the Dodgers with an 2.78 ERA, FIP of 3.05, eleven complete games and three shutouts.
• Happy Birthday, Al Campanis!

Blog Kiosk: 5/26/2016 - Dodgers Links - No All Star Game for Vin, Dodgers Sweep and Julio Urias

"If you have a sombrero, throw it to the sky!"

As a part of Adrian Gonzalez's bobblehead night Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellarcame out to perform the national anthem before the game.  You can see them in the photo at the very top, via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2016.  Their appearance was the start of an festive affair that included an outstanding performance by Scott Kazmir on the mound, an attempted inside-the-park home run by a Reds player that ended with a perfect relay to home to get him out (watch it here), and a welcome sweep at a time when the Dodgers sorely needed it.  The Dodgers are now two games above .500.

Following up on the sombrero theme, it has been announced that Dodgers left-handed prospect Julio Urias will be called up from Oklahoma City on Friday to pitch that evenings game in New York.  Oh Boy!  The 19-year old will be the youngest player in the league when he comes in.  He'll be taking over for Alex Wood in the rotation, who is currently experiencing arm soreness but is expected to pitch again on Monday.  I suspect this will only be a spot start for the kid.  Although I have my reservations about bringing the kid up this soon I certainly welcome the opportunity to see what he can do on the big league level. 

 Go here to check out more pics by Jon from yesterdays game.  Below are more links to check:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1971 Maury Wills records his 2,000th career hit against the Giants.  In 1996 former Dodger Mike Sharperson died in a car accident in Nevada at the age of 34.  He was an All-Star for the Dodgers in 1992.  Jon Weisman at Dodger Insider wrote a great story about him today.  Check it out here.  It is worth your time.

Blog Kiosk: 11/5/2013 - Dodgers Links - Garvey & Tommy John on HOF Ballot, Goodbye Elian and Kershaw Chosen as Best NL Pitcher by Peers

The photo above is a great 1953 vintage press photo issued by International News Photos showing some Brooklyn Dodgers diving for cover during a Spring Training game at Vero Beach.  Pic found via eBay.  George Shuba, Ben Wade and coach Jake Pitler cover up.  Is that Roy Campanella in his catcher gear?

• Former Dodgers Tommy John, Joe Torre and Steve Garvey make the list of 12 finalist comprising the 2014 Expansion Era ballot for the Hall of Fame consideration.  The Hall of Fame story can be seen here. Marvin Miller is also on the ballot.  Hopefully, he finally gets in.
• Dodger infielder Elian Herrera has been claimed by the Brewers, via @Dodgers on twitter.  There are now 32 players on the Dodgers 40-man roster.

Today, Elian Herrera was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) November 4, 2013

• Panini's 2013 Prizm Perennial Draft Picks Baseball arrives tomorrow, so Panini released some preview pics to gawk over.  Check out a Joc Pederson and Zach Lee cards below.

• Via Chris Olds at Beckett, "Topps Ultimate Chase Ticket lets father and son enjoy Los Angeles Dodgers’ postseason run".

Thanks to the Topps Ultimate Chase Ticket, Alan Tavelman and his 14-year-old son, Zach, got tickets to every postseason game for their selected team, the Dodgers, after they found one of 10 tickets inside a box of 2013 Topps. The ticket was good for a signed bat — and then a spot in a drawing to win a postseason pass for a team of their choice, which they won.

“At first my son and I were not sure what it was,” said Alan, 53, of Porter Ranch, Calif. “Then we actually read the ticket and we were very excited and could not believe that we actually had one.”

• Via Eric Stephen at True Blue LA, "2013 MLB free agents: No Dodgers receive qualifying offers". Eric does a great job of explaining what this all means.
• True to the Blue shares a couple of great auction wins; including a Dodger pennant flag that once flew at Wrigley Field.  I love this flag!
• Via Tony Jackson at Dodger Scribe, "Clayton Kershaw named National League Outstanding Pitcher" by the Players' Choice awards.
• This is for Walking Dead fans.  Comic Book Movie.com shares the back story on Michonne; which was originally printed this month in Playboy.

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2013 Panini Hometown Heroes - Most of the Dodgers Insert Cards

Following up on yesterdays post featuring the Dodgers' base cards in the 2013 Panini Hometown Heroes set, I now bring to you most of the Dodgers' insert cards within the set.  Check them out below.  Tomorrow, I'll have one last post featuring the awesome looking Sports Disc cards inserted into packs.  You don't want to miss those.  Click any pic to embiggen.

Rilvary Inserts

#15 Dusty Baker                 #17 Orel Hershiser

#19 Tommy John                #20 Don Sutton

Calling the Shots Insert

#1 Don Mattingly                                  #5 Tommy Lasorda

Curtain Call Insert

#5 Shawn Green                                    #10 Kirk Gibson

Below are the certified Dodger autographed cards in the set.  There is a Bill Buckner card (#48), but only a redemption is available in packs.

Hometown Autographs

#45 Steve Yeager                                #49 Davey Lopes

#78 Paul Lo Duca

Nickname Inserts

#9 Orel Hershiser                                #13 Fernando Valenzuela

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2013 Panini Golden Age - All the Dodgers Cards

Panini recently released their newest card set.  It is called Golden Age, and as the name suggest it takes a look at not only Baseball's past, but America's past, as well.  There are cards featuring athletes from many different sports, TV and film entertainers and news makers.  Some of the subjects include the cast from the Happy Days, Three Stooges, the Bad News Bears and Stan Lee.

Check out the Dodgers related cards below.  Directly below are the base cards.  The Jake Daubert is an example of a normal sized card, the remaining 4 Dodgers are their mini parallel versions.

#19 Jake Daubert

#49 Branch Rickey                           #61 Gil Hodges

#95 Tommy Davis                    #134 Tommy John

Headlines Set

#12 Gil Hodges

Historic Signatures

#37 Ron Cey                                      #44 Tommy Davis

Museum Age Memorabilia

#23 Gil Hodges                                    #28 Jake Daubert

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2012 Panini National Treasures Baseball - Dodgers' Treasure Materials & Triple Crown Relics

Following up on the Dodgers' Base cards from Panini's 2012 National Treasures Baseball cards that I featured the other day, check out the Dodgers' Treasure Materials & Triple Crown Relics in the set.  As like before, I've taken some liberties with who are the Dodger players.  Although the Adrian Gonzalez is marked as Boston, I've decided to include him as a Dodger.  The same goes for Carl Crawford, Don Mattingly, Steve Garvey (really, no one remembers him as a Padre) and Tommy John.  As always cllick any pic to embiggen.

Treasure Materials Cards

#17 Matt Kemp /99

Treasure Materials Signatures

#3 Adrian Gonzalez /25

#13 Carl Crawford /6

#24 Don Mattingly /9                             #24 Don Mattingly /25

#30 Tim Federowicz /8                     #30 Tim Federowicz /99

#56 Orel Hershiser /2                      #56 Orel Hershiser /25

#64 Steve Garvey /25

#61 Ron Cey /25                             #61 Ron Cey /49

#66 Tommy John /25                         #66 Tommy John /49

#81 Matt Kemp/25

Triple Crown Winners

#22 Clayton Kershaw /25                     #22 Clayton Kershaw /99

Triple Crown Winners Autographs

#7 Clayton Kershaw /18

#7 Clayton Kershaw /25

Signature Jumbo Die Cuts

#3 Adrian Gonzalez /10

#3 Adrian Gonzalez /49

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