Blog Kiosk: 12/22/2017- Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

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!

2017 Bowman’s Best - All the Dodgers Cards

Topps 2017 Bowman's Best Baseball brand came out this week, and I've got pics of most of the Dodger cards found in packs below. Go here for a complete checklist.

Unfortunately, all Cody Bellinger autographed cards come only as a redemption.

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#7 Clayton Kershaw             #10 Corey Seager

Blog Kiosk: 12/21/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Yasiel Puig's European vacation continues unabated. You can check out pics of him at the Roman Coliseum here.

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

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1989 the Dodgers signed both veteran outfielder Hubie Brooks and reliever Mike Maddux as free agents.  In 2001 the Dodgers re-signed free agent starting pitcher Hideo Nomo - he had been traded by the Dodgers in 1998. 
• Happy Birthday, Buddy Carlyle, Howie Reed & Roger McDowell!

Thank You, Charlie Culberson!

You gotta love an unsung ballplayer like Charlie Culberson. Most of us -- no, all of us -- didn't expect him to have an impact on the Dodgers when we first signed the minor league free agent castaway in late-2015. Thankfully, he showed us that we were wrong to doubt him. Sure, he wasn't a superstar or even a starter, but he was effective when put into games. Heck, he even helped win a few; including a league championship series.

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: LA Kings Signings Today - Dought, Muzzin and MacDermid

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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I apologize for this late notice.

With the holidays around the corner you shouldn't really expect any athlete player signing opportunities, but there are two events happening today that should catch the attention of LA Kings fans.

Blog Kiosk: 12/20/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

The Yasiel Puig #SantaPuig truck made a surprise visit to the Evergreen Recreation Center in East LA yesterday afternoon to hand out toys and gifts to local families. As yo can see, smiles were seen all-around.

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

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1976 the Dodgers traded Ted Sizemore to the Phillies for catcher Johnny Oats and a minor leaguer. In 1989 the Dodgers traded Mike Marshall and Alejandro Peña to the Mets for infielder Juan Samuel.  In 2005 the Dodgers signed free agent outfielder Kenny Lofton.
• Happy Birthday, Branch Rickey, Harry Stovey, Bob Hall, Butch Henline, Fred Merkle & Snooks Dowd!