Above is an fantastic Acme press photo, dated October 8, 1941, that features a group of resilient Dodgers fans eager to watch Game 3 of the World Series. Unfortunately, it appears that mother nature has something else in mind for the day. It's pouring like the Dickens, but that doesn't stop them from waiting in line for the start of the game. It is currently available at Hake's current memorabilia auction (Auction Link). Per the descriptor on the reverse:
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Brooklyn, NY -- Holding umbrellas and blankets over their heads, Brooklyn fans – male and female – wait outside the bleachers entrance to Ebbets Field to see their “Bums” in the third game of the World Series. Dark skies and continued rain caused the game to be postponed.
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1890 the Dodgers played a Game 7 of a World Series between the National League and American Association. They battled the Louisville Colonels but lost 6-2. This put the series in a tie with a record of 3-3-1. Game 3 had ended in 7-7 tie due to darkness. Furthermore, they would never play a decisive Game 8. Poor weather and a general lack of fan interest –(the largest crowd for any of the game was 5,600) caused the competition to be stopped. Both Brooklyn and Louisville would be named co-champions. In 1953 Red Barber resigns as the Brooklyn Dodgers Broadcaster, and will work for the New York Yankees. In 1981 the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in Game 6 of the World Series to become champions for the first time since 1965. Pedro Guerrero, Steve Yeager and Ron Cey are named co-MVP's of the series.