Dodgers Vintage Jersey's and Editorial Cartoon Artwork at Grey Flannel

Grey Flannel has their summer auction up and I couldn't help but notice a few items.  In fact, one is quite a gem.  Featured above is an original sports editorial cartoon drawn by Amadee Wohlschlaeger, and he does his best to skewer the Yankees and their owner George Steinbrenner for their play in 1981 (Auction Link Here).  As you surely know, the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in the World Series that season in six games.  This drawing originally appeared in an issue of The Sporting News, and as you can see it shows a muscular Dodgers arm knocking out the bewildered Yankees owner.

Blog Kiosk: 5/6/2016 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Slowly but surely Hyun Jin Ryu is getting back.  Yesterday afternoon he heading to Dodger Stadium to throw off the mound as a part of his rehab.

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

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1937 fans at Ebbets Field see the Hindenberg zeppelin fly overhead - just a few hours before it exploded into a fireball in New Jersey.  In 1947 NL President Ford Frick threatens seven Cardinals players at Ebbets Field with banishment from the league should they follow through with their planned boycott to protest Jackie Robinson.
• You must check this graphic out.  Via PHILFOUNTAIN at In the Belly of the Beast, "A Little Dodger Stadium Trivia."

A Look at HOF'er Dick Williams' Personal Baseball Scrapbook - When He was a Dodgers Prospect

Dick Williams had manned the helm of six different clubs over a 21 year career, and won two World Series championships for his efforts.  So it's easy to forget that the Hall of Fame manager started his Baseball life as a Dodger.  I'll have you know, though, that Williams was a bright prospect in the Brooklyn system, and thankfully, due to several unique items currently available at Worthridge Auctions, we get a little glimpse of his early days with the franchise.

Featured here are two of his personal scrapbooks as a youth.  In fact, there are numerous items at Worthridge from his estate in this auction.  Check them out here.  Below are some pics found in the scrapbooks.  Click any pic to embiggen.

Scrapbook #1 (Auction Link):

After being noticed by a Dodgers scout in 1946 during a semi-pro game, he immediately joined the Class-C 1947 Santa Barbara Dodgers of the California League.  As an eighteen year old he would slash .246/.246/.361/.607 that first season.  Not known for having significant tools, Dick Williams did differentiate himself by out-working and out-hustling everybody else.  BTW, a teammate of his in 1947 was Rocky Bridges. Below is a team photo of that 1947 team.

Blog Kiosk: 5/5/2016 - Dodgers Links - Arruebarrena, Urias, and Gone Fishing

What's a ballplayer to do when you've got a day off in Toronto?

You go fishing, of course.

Early this morning, after what was a late night red-eye flight to the Great White North, both Adrian Gonzalez and Yasiel Puig heading out to Lake Ontario to cast some lines.  As you can see, they were rewarded with a couple large salmons.  BTW, AGon's catch was 24 lbs.  Photos above via their twitter accounts here and here.  You can check out more pics of their morning here, here, here and here.

Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1955 Tommy Lasorda would start his first Major League game for the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He would last only one inning and tie a record for throwing three wild pitches in that first inning.  Also, in 2000 Lasorda was named the manager for the 2000 Baseball Olympic team.  They would go on to win a gold medal.

2015 Leaf Q Multi-Sport -- All the Dodgers Cards

Why do card companies do this?

This brand new set, just released a few days ago, has been designated as a 2015 brand - even though we're five months into the year.  It is called 2015 Leaf Q Multi-Sport trading cards, and as the name suggest it includes athletes from across the spectrum. Go here for a complete checklist.

Only one Dodger player is in the set, Mike Piazza.  I also decided to include the cards of Dodgers owner Magic Johnson. As you can see, this is an unlicensed product, so there are no team or league logos anywhere.

#A-MJ1 Magic Johnson

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: A Couple Angels on Saturday

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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A couple Angels pitchers, Hector Santiago & Joe Smith, will be signing autographs at The OC Dugout on Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.  Go here for information.  This is a pay event.

OC Dugout 
1515 S. Sunkist St, Suite G 
Anaheim, CA 92806 
Phone: (714) 761-6414

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