Laurene Weste | Santa Clarita’s Decades-Long History with the Dodgers

Laurene Weste | Santa Clarita’s Decades-Long History with the Dodgers

“And when the upcoming winter gives way to spring, rest assured, once again it will be ‘time for Dodger baseball.’” — Vin Scully      The Los Angeles Dodgers trace their roots back to Brooklyn, New York, where they joined the National League in 1890. Originally dubbed the “Trolley Dodgers,” the nickname referenced the web of trolley cars that crisscrossed throughout the borough, requiring pedestrians to “dodge” them just to get around. The name …

Santa Clarita’s Decades-Long History with the Los Angeles Dodgers - City of Santa Clarita

By Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste “And when the upcoming winter gives way to spring, rest assured, once again it will be ‘time for Dodger baseball.’”—Vin Scully     The Los Angeles Dodgers trace their roots back to Brooklyn, New York, where they joined the National League in 1890. Originally dubbed the “Trolley Dodgers,” the nickname referenced the web of trolley cars that crisscrossed throughout the borough, requiring pedestrians to “dodge” them j…