Examines the history and story behind the Los Angeles Dodgers from their beginning in Brooklyn, New York in the 1890s; and discusses major players including Sandy Koufax, Roy Campanella, and Gil Hodges.

Highlights players, managers, and memorable games in this history of the baseball team which began in Brooklyn in 1890 and moved to the West Coast in 1958.

A history of the popular baseball team, covering the years they played in Brooklyn but emphasizing their activities after they moved to Los Angeles in 1957.

"The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, with enduring legacies both on and off the diamond. Chief among the hallmarks of the organization is an unparalleled pitching dominance; Dodger blue and white brings to mind brilliance on the mound and the Cy Young Awards that followed. In Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching Tradition, acclaimed Dodgers writer Jon Weisman explores...

"In this action-packed title, readers will learn all about the Los Angeles Dodgers. Explore the Dodgers' defining moments and discover intriguing facts about how the team, and baseball, have changed over time"--

Encompassing the extraordinary history of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, this photo-laden narrative underscores significant players, team accomplishments, and noteworthy moments that will stand out in young sports fans' minds.

Offers a look at the professional accomplishments and personal struggles of the noted pitcher, including the discrimination he experienced as one of the only Jews in the game and the injury that caused him to retire at the peak of his career.

Profiles the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing information on notable events in the team's history, such as the signing of Jackie Robinson in 1947, pitcher Orel Hershiser's record-breaking 1988 season, and the 1955 World Series win.