1941 Brooklyn Dodgers

1941 Brooklyn Dodgers / Franchise: Los Angeles Dodgers / BR Team Page

Record: 100-54, Finished 1st in National League (1941 NL)

Clinched Pennant: September 25, 1941, At Boston Braves

Managed by Leo Durocher

Coaches: Red Corriden, Chuck Dressen and George Pfister

Ballpark: Ebbets Field

History, Comments, Contributions

The 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers were a sensation, winning 100 games. They won the pennant for the first time in 21 years, and led the National League in attendance. In the race for the pennant, they beat the St. Louis Cardinals by only 2 1/2 games, but everyone else by at least 12 games.

Dolph Camilli was the slugging star with 34 home runs and 120 RBI, winning the MVP Award. Pete Reiser, only 22, led the league in batting average, slugging, and runs scored. Regulars included Hall of Famers Billy Herman, Joe Medwick, and youngster Pee Wee Reese.

The pitching staff featured a pair of 22-game winners, Kirby Higbe and Whit Wyatt. Freddie Fitzsimmons, at age 39, posted a record of 6-1 with an ERA of 2.07.

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Dolph Camilli, Billy Herman, Cookie Lavagetto, Joe Medwick, Mickey Owen, Pete Reiser and Whit Wyatt
• NL MVP: Dolph Camilli

World Series

Game	Score	Date	Location	Attendance
1	Dodgers – 2, Yankees – 3	October 1	Yankee Stadium	68,540
2	Dodgers – 3, Yankees – 2	October 2	Yankee Stadium	66,248
3	Yankees – 2, Dodgers – 1	October 4	Ebbets Field	33,100
4	Yankees – 7, Dodgers – 4	October 5	Ebbets Field	33,813
5	Yankees – 3, Dodgers – 1	October 6	Ebbets Field	34,072

Further Reading

• Associated Press: "Dodgers Cop Title In National League", Tauton Daily Gazette, September 26, 1941

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