The Dodgers made history in 1955 with their first World Series win. | Los Angeles Dodgers Highlights

4K views · 87 reactions | In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers clinched their first World Series title at Yankee Stadium, ending a 52-year wait. Fast forward to 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers returned to New York and defeated the Yankees in the Bronx, securing their eighth championship. Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers. | UNUM Ken Burns | Facebook

Today In 1955: The Brooklyn Dodgers win their first World Series championship when they finally defeat their crosstown rival New York Yankees in seven games! | Baseball by BSmile

⚾️On October 4, 1955 the Brooklyn Dodgers win their first World Series with a 2-0 victory in Game 7 against their arch-rival New York Yankees. The Dodgers had lost their previous 7 World Series. For the first time in Series history, an MVP was selected’ Johnny Podres, winning pitcher of Games 3 and 7. He was 2–0, with both wins being complete games including the series-clinching Game 7 shutout, and had a 1.00 ERA. This Series also marked the end of a long period of invulnerability for the Yankee

A dugout packed with Brooklyn greatness. 💙⚾ On August 14, 1955, between games of a doubleheader at Ebbets Field, the Dodgers honored their “All-Time Team.” Photographed by Barney Stein, this rare Type I original captures Dazzy Vance, Zack Wheat, Campanella, Hodges, Reese, Robinson, Snider — and more — all together in the same frame. Weeks later, the 1955 Dodgers would deliver Brooklyn its first and only World Series title. A moment of pride. A dynasty in transition. A borough frozen in time. #d