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		DODGERS HISTORY




	Don Drysdale during Spring Training in March 1959. (AP)

All-time leaders & stats
With 2,486 career strikeouts, Hall of Famer Don Drysdale ranks second in Dodgers' history and the top 30 overall in Major League history. Take a look at Don's impressive career numbers and see where he ranks in other pitching categories.


Jackie Robinson Timeline Jackie debuted with the Dodgers on April 15, 1947 at Brooklyn's Ebbets Field. Read about his career, life, and impact on America. Go >

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Use the links above to trace Dodgers history, from Sandy Koufax to Steve Sax to Eric Karros. Go >

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All-time Rosters

Every player to wear a Dodgers uniform is listed here, including Gil Hodges. Go >


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Multimedia Highlights

	Watch or listen to the best games ever in Baseball's Best >
Dodgers games featured in Baseball's Best: Koufax' stymied the Twins in the '65 Series Gibson's pinch-hit game-winning two-run homer More >

Top Plays of 2008:
• 8/12: Ethier's walk-off single:

400K
• 10/4: Broxton closes out the series :

400K

Top Plays of 2007:
• 5/27: Martin's daring backhanded grab:

400K
• 8/11: Kemp's clutch catch at the fence:

400K

Top Plays of 2006:
• 6/16: Furcal reels in hot shot:

350K
• 8/13: Maddux snares liner:

350K

• Top Plays Archive | Sights & Sounds home

Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2007)

Hits

1.	Z. Wheat	2,804
2.	P. Reese	2,170
3.	W. Davis	2,091

Strikeouts

1.	D. Sutton	2,696
2.	D. Drysdale	2,486
3.	S. Koufax	2,396
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