⚾️On October 5, 1947 the Dodgers’ Al Gionfriddo, inserted in left field for defensive purposes, makes one of the most memorable catches in World Series history when he robs the Yankees’ Joe DiMaggio of an extra-base hit with 2 men on base in the 6th inning. The outfielder's heroics help to preserve an 8-5 Dodgers victory in Game 6 of the World Series, which will be the 25 year-old's last game in the major leagues.⚾️ #TheFallClassic | Davenport Sports Network

⚾️On October 5, 1947 Brooklyn’s Al Gionfriddo, inserted in left field for defensive purposes, makes one of most memorable catches in World Series history when he robs Joe DiMaggio of an extra-base hit with 2 men on base in the 6th inning. The outfielder's heroics help to preserve an 8-5 Dodgers victory in Game 6 of the Fall Classic, which will be the 25 year-old's last game in the major leagues.⚾️ #BrooklynDodgers #AlGionfriddo | Davenport Sports Network

April 15, 1947 On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson started at the first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers and broke the color line in baseball. In honor of today and for baseball being back , Howard printed an image from an electrotype cut from the Bill Gaylord Collection. #JackieRobinsonDay #mlb #baseball #TodayInHistory #OnThisDay | Sacramento History Museum

Today In 1947: Brooklyn #Dodgers outfielder Al Gionfriddo makes one of the most memorable catches in World Series history, robbing #Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio of an extra-base hit at Yankee Stadium! Red Barber with the call! #MLB #Baseball #Postseason | Baseball by BSmile

Black History Month: Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson, born in 1919, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 at the age of 28, becoming the first African American to play in MLB in the modern era. The same year, he was awarded Rookie of the Year. In 1949, he was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player, becoming the first black player to win the award, and in 1962, he became the first African American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. After retiring from baseball, he went on to s