Here is one last item from the current Lelands Auction that I thought was worth mentioning. Featured above is a vintage photograph of the empty stalls within the Dodgers clubhouse. As you can see, Roy Campanella's uniform is prominently displayed among throngs of Dodger flannels on wire hangers. Check out the auction
here.
Initially, I assumed that this photo was taken in the Brooklyn Dodgers clubhouse -- pre-1958. But now, I'm not so sure. I say this because of a certain ball-cap above Campy's jersey. Do you see it?
That's a "LA" hat with the "L" crossed with the "A" just like the current Dodgers logo, but the color scheme is all wrong. The "L" is a dark color (unsure which considering this is an B&W pic) and the "A" is clearly white. Heck, it almost looks like the caps the old Los Angeles Angels of the PCL wore before the Dodgers came to town, but again the color scheme is wrong. Those hats, if I remember correctly, had a white "L" and a red "A".
So, what the heck is that hat? Were did it come from? And, was this photo actually taken in the Dodgers clubhouse in the Coliseum? Best yet, is this photo from Roy Campanella Day at the Coliseum -- when 93,000 fans jammed the stadium in 1958?
I dunno, and I don't know if we'll ever find out. Unfortunately, the photograph itself has no relevant markings on the reverse to let us know. If you happen to have any insight please pass that along.
Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1981 in Game 5 of the World Series the Dodgers won their thrid straight game against the Yankees to take 3-2 series lead. Pedro Guerrero and Steve YEager hit back-to-back homers, and Jerry Reuss pitched a 2-1 complete game for the victory.
- Happy Birthday, Pedro Martinez!