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Award-winning travel writer Marael Johnson has written for many prominent print and online publishers on areas as diverse as Outback Australia, Europe's Basque region, Louisiana's Cajun country, and remote South Pacific islands. She grew up in Los...

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March 24, 2008
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Five Decades of Dodgers

Spring is here, which translates into not only pretty blossoms and outdoor pursuits, but heralds the beginning of baseball season. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2008 is extra-exciting since it marks the team's fiftieth anniversary--pretty astounding in a city that tends to reinvent itself about every five minutes. Plans for this achievement include all of the fun and excitement (and hot dogs and peanuts) associated with the game in addition to a specific celebration for each decade of the team's career and a season finish that will reunite many of the top players. On the historical timeline are such memorable occasions as the team's 1958 metamorphosis from Brooklyn to L.A.; multiple World Series wins; the inductions of Jackie Robinson, Don Drysdale, Sandy Koufax, Tommy Lasorda, and many other players into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; Willie Davis's 31-game hitting streak; the "Fernandomania" created by Fernando Valenzuela's stellar achievements; and Mike Piazza's awesome 473-foot homer hit that blasted right out of Dodger Stadium. This year also marks the beginning of Joe Torre's tenure as team manager. Opened in 1962 and completely renovated in 2006, Dodger Stadium in Elysian Park is a much-beloved city landmark. However, this year's inaugural celebration--an exhibition game with the Boston Red Sox--will be held at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Family oriented, the event will include an autograph alley with team legends, photo opportunities, children's activities, a beer plaza for adults, and plenty of Golden Anniversary souvenirs available for purchase.
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