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They were named the Dodgers because in Brooklyn they had trains running through the city and people would always have to "Dodge" them

That is how they got their name! The early trolleys in Brooklyn were run on DC power. This caused the trolleys to build up excessive electrical current and when the amount became too great the trolley would make a popping noise. This was an advanced warning of an oncoming electrical shock to customers. When this popping was heard the passangers would get off the trolley ASAP to avoid the shock. This activity was known as Trolley Dodging.

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The term "Trolley Dodgers" was attached to the Brooklyn ballclub due to the complex maze of trolley cars that weaved its way through the borough of Brooklyn. The name was then shortened to just "Dodgers." During the 1890s, other popular nicknames were Ward's Wonders, Foutz's Fillies and Hanlon's Superbas.

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They were, of course, the old Brooklyn Dodgers who got their name from what the fans had to do to get to Ebbets field.......dodge trolley cars.

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