1952 Brooklyn Dodgers

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1952 Brooklyn Dodgers / Franchise: Los Angeles Dodgers / BR Team Page[edit]

Record: 96-57-2, Finished 1st in National League (1952 NL)

Clinched Pennant: September 23, 1952, vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Managed by Chuck Dressen

Coaches: Billy Herman, Cookie Lavagetto and Jake Pitler

Ballpark: Ebbets Field

History, Comments, Contributions[edit]

The 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers won fewer games than the 1953 team, but they came closer to winning the World Series, being tied in the 6th inning of the seventh game before falling to the New York Yankees once again.

1952 was Gil Hodges' year. He led the team with 32 home runs, 27 doubles, 102 RBI, 107 walks, and a .500 slugging percentage. Jackie Robinson had the highest batting average and scored the most runs. Robinson led the National League in OBP, Pee Wee Reese led the league in stolen bases, and seven Brooklyn players were named to the All-Star team.

No starter won more than 14 games, although reliever Joe Black went 15-4 with 15 saves. Black was the NL Rookie of the Year.

Awards and Honors[edit]

World Series[edit]

Main article: 1952 World Series

AL New York Yankees (4) vs. NL Brooklyn Dodgers (3)

Game Score Date Location Attendance
1 Yankees – 2, Dodgers – 4 October 1 Ebbets Field 34,861
2 Yankees – 7, Dodgers – 1 October 2 Ebbets Field 33,792
3 Dodgers – 5, Yankees – 3 October 3 Yankee Stadium 66,698
4 Dodgers – 0, Yankees – 2 October 4 Yankee Stadium 71,787
5 Dodgers – 6, Yankees – 5 (11 innings) October 5 Yankee Stadium 70,356
6 Yankees – 3, Dodgers – 2 October 6 Ebbets Field 30,037
7 Yankees – 4, Dodgers – 2 October 7 Ebbets Field 33,195

Further Reading[edit]

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