In 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the team moving to Los Angeles. Formerly the Brooklyn Dodgers, the team moved from Brooklyn, New York to LA in 1958. Anniversary celebrations include an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox on March 29, 2008 in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where the Dodgers first played from 1958-1961; before the opening of Dodger Stadium. In addition, Baseball Hall of Fame great Joe Torre has been named the club’s new manager. Like the Dodgers, Torre hails from Brooklyn — and is a winner. The former Yankees manager was a nine-time All Star player, and ranks eighth in all-time victories among Major League managers. LA’s beloved baseball team has won five championships since coming to town. Games are played April - October and sellouts aren’t uncommon. Various group ticket incentives are available.

Obscure fact: Dodger Hall of Famer Duke Snyder recorded the first hit at the LA Coliseum in 1958 and did the same in 1962 during the opening game at Dodger Stadium.

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