Let's hope we see something like this in October. Shown above are outfielder Willie Davis and third baseman John Kennedy in the midst of celebrating the Dodgers 1965 National League pennant, dated 10/2/1965 (eBay Auction Link). They had just defeated the Milwaukee Braves, and clinched the title over the hated Giants. As you know, they would go on to win the franchise's fourth World Championship.
Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1964 a Hall of Fame Special Veterans Committee elected former Dodgers Burleigh Grimes, Heinie Manush and John Montgomery Ward into the Hall.
- Happy Birthday, John Tudor, Scott Erickson & Chin-lung Hu!
