A Nation Reacts to Donovan's Goal

I just had to put this up. It's awesome. I don't care what you think about soccer, futbol or whatever; if this doesn't send some chills up your spine then you are a lost cause.

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Ugly Ethier

Beckett Blog had a chance to break open a couple of boxes of Topps, soon to be released, 2010 Allen & Ginter set. Go here to check out what they found. One card really stuck out to me, and it was the lone Dodger card they chose to share in their post. It is a Andre Ethier card and, I must say, it is the ugliest drawing I have ever seen. That guy doesn't look anything like Andre!

Yankee Series News

If you are going to any of the games between the Dodger and Yankees this weekend then this will interest you. The Dodgers are opening up the gate early for fans, so be sure to get their early. Here are the details.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play a much anticipated series against the defending World Champion New York Yankees starting this Friday at 7:10 p.m. In order to alleviate traffic congestion, offer fans the opportunity to watch the Dodgers and Yankees take batting practice and meet Dodger legends in Autograph Alley ticketholders will be able to enter Dodger Stadium earlier this weekend.

Friday, June 25
Game Time: 7:10 pm
Auto Gates: 4:40 pm
Early Batting Practice: 4:40 pm
Stadium Gates: 5:10 pm
Autograph Alley: Bill Russell

Saturday, June 26
Game Time: 4:10 pm
Auto Gates: 1:40 pm
Early Batting Practice: 1:40 pm
Stadium Gates: 2:10 pm
Autograph Alley: Matt Luke

Sunday, June 27
Game Time: 5:00 pm
Auto Gates: 2:40 pm
Early Batting Practice: 2:40 pm
Stadium Gates: 3:10 pm
Autograph Alley: Steve Yeager

Fans are encouraged to arrive early, carpool and take the Dodger Stadium Express shuttle from Union Station to help alleviate parking congestion. The Dodger Stadium Express picks up fans at the Patsaouras Bus Plaza adjacent to the east portal of Union Station and drops them off in the parking lot behind left/center field.

Dodger tickets will be honored as fare. Service is provided starting 90 minutes prior to the beginning of the games and will end 45 minutes after the end of the game. The Dodger Stadium Express runs every 10 minutes prior to the start of the game and run approximately every 30 minutes throughout the game.

Some Dodger Videos

Here are some Dodger related videos. Below is a hidden video pilot called "Payback" from the 90's featuring former Dodger Tom Condiotti. It's almost a little painful to watch.

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Here is the Phineas and Ferb singing the Dodger Stadium Code of Conduct.

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Ozo!!! This band rocks. Ozomatli's live shows are incredible.

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I love fireworks; especially from Dodger Stadium. I only wish the camera-person focused on the fireworks full time. What a great view from the right field reserve section with the trees in the parking lot illuminated.

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Campanella's Car

Here is a 1958 photograph of the car driven by Roy Campanella. Overall, the car really doesn't look that bad, but considering the lack of seat belts at the time it's probably not a surprise he was injured so badly.

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