Brooklyn/LA Dodgers Timeline

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  • Founded

    Founded
    The Dodgers were founded in 1883 and were originally based in Brooklyn and named The Atlantics.

  • League Pennant

    The Brooklyn Atlantics won the league pennant in 1889.

  • Dodgers

    Dodgers
    In 1932 the team settled on the name Dodgers.

  • Jackie Robinson

    Jackie Robinson
    In 1947 the Dodgers made history by ending the leagues long-lasted color barrier by signing African-American third baseman Jackie Robinson.

  • World Series

    World Series
    The Dodger won their first World Series, besting the Yankees.

  • Los Angeles Dodgers

    Los Angeles Dodgers
    In 1958 team owner Walter O'Malley moved the franchise to Los Angeles.

  • World Series II

    World Series II
    In 1959 the Dodgers won their second World Series.

  • World Series III

    World Series III
    The LA Dodgers win their third World Series.

  • World Series IV

    World Series IV
    The LA Dodgers win their fourth World Series besting the Twins.

  • World Series V

    World Series V
    The Dodgers win their fifth World Series.

  • World Series VI

    World Series VI
    The LA Dodgers win their sixth World Series over the Oakland A's.

  • New Ownership

    New Ownership
    In 2012 the Dodgers were sold to a group involving Lakers great Magic Johnson for $2.15 billion.

  • World Series VII

    World Series VII
    The LA Dodgers win their seventh World Series defeating the Tampa Bay Rays.