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The 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers rebounded from the heartbreaking ending of 1951 to win the National League pennant by four games over the New York Giants. However, they dropped the World Series in seven games to the New York Yankees. Led by Gil Hodges, Jackie Robinson, and Duke Snider, the high-powered Brooklyn offense scored the most runs in the majors.
The 1952 major league baseball season began on April 15, 1952. The regular season ended on September 28, with the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees as the regular season champions of the National League and American League , respectively.
June 1 – At Sportsman's Park, the New York Giants drop a doubleheader to the St. Louis Cardinals, 8–7 and 8–2, while the Brooklyn Dodgers defeat the Chicago Cubs 3–2 at Wrigley Field behind the pitching of Ben Wade and Joe Black. The Dodgers (27–10) move into first place in the National League by a game over the Giants (27–12).
Pages in category "1952 Major League Baseball season" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. ... 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers season; C. 1952 Chicago ...
The 1952 World Series featured the 3-time defending champions New York Yankees beating the Brooklyn Dodgers in seven games. The Yankees won their 4th consecutive title, tying the mark they set in 1936–1939 under manager Joe McCarthy, and Casey Stengel became the second manager in Major League history with 4 consecutive World Series championships.
Brooklyn Dodgers officials and employees pose in front of the club's plane at La Guardia in New York, before taking off for Los Angeles on October 23, 1957. - AP
The Dodgers had been involved in the previous one as well, losing to the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1946 season in two straight games. In addition to the 1946 series, the AL had a one-game playoff in 1948. The Giants won game one, while the Dodgers came back to win game two.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen and catcher Will Smith celebrate their win against the New York Mets in Game 6 of a baseball NL Championship Series, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Los Angeles.