Walter Alston
Walter Alston, who had managed the Dodgers in Brooklyn since 1954.
Walter Alston managed the Brooklyn Dodgers between 1954-1957. He then managed the Los Angeles Dodgers between 1958-1976.
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Major LeagueBaseball was first played on the West coast in 1958 by the Los Angeles Dodgers (who moved from Brooklyn) and the San Francisco Giants (who moved from New York City).
The Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958 and played at the Memorial Coliseum.
Yes. When the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles, they played their home games for the first four seasons (1958-1961) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. They moved to the new Dodger Stadium for the 1962 season.
Bob Giallombardo debuted on June 21, 1958, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; he played his final game on July 27, 1958, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Ralph Mauriello debuted on September 13, 1958, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; he played his final game on September 27, 1958, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Don Miles debuted on September 9, 1958, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; he played his final game on September 20, 1958, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Bob Wilson debuted on May 17, 1958, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; he played his final game on May 18, 1958, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Walter Alston has: Played himself in "Toast of the Town" in 1948. Played Baseball Player in "Toast of the Town" in 1948. Played Himself - NL Manager in "1954 MLB All-Star Game" in 1954. Played Himself - Brooklyn Dodgers Manager in "1955 World Series" in 1955. Played Himself - NL Manager in "1956 MLB All-Star Game" in 1956. Played Himself - Brooklyn Dodgers Manager in "1956 World Series" in 1956. Played Himself - NL Manager in "1957 MLB All-Star Game" in 1957. Played Los Angeles Dodgers Manager in "The Geisha Boy" in 1958. Played Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager in "1959 World Series" in 1959. Played Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager in "1963 World Series" in 1963. Played Himself - NL Manager in "1964 MLB All-Star Game" in 1964. Played Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager in "1965 World Series" in 1965. Played Himself - NL Manager in "1966 MLB All-Star Game" in 1966. Played Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager in "1966 World Series" in 1966. Played Himself - NL Manager in "1967 MLB All-Star Game" in 1967. Played Himself - NL Coach in "1971 MLB All-Star Game" in 1971. Played Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager in "1974 National League Championship Series" in 1974. Played Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager in "1974 World Series" in 1974. Played Himself - NL Manager in "1975 MLB All-Star Game" in 1975. Performed in "Carnival Circus" in 1978.
1957 was the final year of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley moved the club to Los Angeles during the winter of 1957, the team became the Los Angeles Dodgers starting with the 1958 season.