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Dodgers History

		DODGERS HISTORY




	Don Drysdale during Spring Training in March 1959. (AP)

All-time leaders & stats
With 2,486 career strikeouts, Hall of Famer Don Drysdale ranks second in Dodgers' history and the top 30 overall in Major League history. Take a look at Don's impressive career numbers and see where he ranks in other pitching categories.


Jackie Robinson Timeline Jackie debuted with the Dodgers on April 15, 1947 at Brooklyn's Ebbets Field. Read about his career, life, and impact on America. Go >

		DODGERS TIMELINE

1890s

1900s

1910s

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

Timeline

Use the links above to trace Dodgers history, from Sandy Koufax to Steve Sax to Eric Karros. Go >

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars
• Awards
• Team awards history
• Baseball Hall of Famers
• Retired Numbers

All-time Rosters

Every player to wear a Dodgers uniform is listed here, including Gil Hodges. Go >


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Multimedia Highlights

Download original TV broadcasts of classic games, some with original pre- and post-game shows »

Top Plays of 2011:
• 9/28: Kemp's 39th homer:

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• 9/25: Kershaw's 21st win :

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Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2012)

Hits

1.	Z. Wheat	2,804
2.	P. Reese	2,170
3.	W. Davis	2,091

Strikeouts

1.	D. Sutton	2,696
2.	D. Drysdale	2,486
3.	S. Koufax	2,396
More leaders >

Check out these Dodgers records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Club Firsts

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