Friday, February 14, 2020

Blog Kiosk: 2/14/2020 - Dodgers Links & News - Some Odds and Ends


Welcome back, boys! I'm more excited for this season then I've ever been.

Photos above via @Dodgers on twitter (here & here). Below are more links to check out:
  • This Day in Dodgers History: This isn't exactly Dodgers news, but it is relevant and important. In 1957 the Georgia State Senate approved a bill, introduced by state senator Leon Butts, that prohibits blacks from playing baseball with whites except at religious gatherings -- ten years after MLB had integrated. 
      "Anything that tends to break down the bulwarks of segregation must be forcibly met by this general assembly. We have a situation in Georgia which has come about because of a national situation. I am referring to the Negroes in organized baseball in this state. It is unfortunate that some few people would participate in the destruction of our institutions for a few dollars."
    • Happy BirthdayMike Hechinger, Candy LaChanceTim JordanAbe KrugerLen Gabrielson & Takashi Saito!
    • SI Video: Dodgers Prospect Braydon Fisher Set for Spring Training Following Tommy John Surgery (video link).
    • KTLA is the hero we didn't know we needed, via a tweet from KTLA Anchor Samantha Cortese:



    • The LA Kings showed this to fans during Dodger Night, earlier this week. Via a tweet from Bailey:
    “When we took our Dodger minor league team to Midland I knew, because of my growing up in Midland, that the players would have a great fan base and support to make their experience better,” Collins said. “When I was young, we always had great community support. It will be an honor to see and speak with so many people when I’m there.”
    • This weeks online exclusive Throwback Thursday set features the 1994 Bowman's Best Baseball card design and includes two Dodger prospects -- Gavin Lux and Dustin May. Check them both out below. Go here to check them out and order.

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