I think it's Sandy Koufax.
2007-06-02 19:03:53 · 17 answers · asked by Dodgerblue 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Jackie.
HOFers who ever played for the Dodgers (even if inducted for non-playing contributions; broken into tens for general readability; * == Dodgers/Robins logo on plaque cap):
John Ward
Dan Brouthers
Willie Keeler
Tommy McCarthy
Hughie Jennings
Joe Kelley
Joe McGinnity
Zack Wheat*
Casey Stengel
Rube Marquard
Burleigh Grimes*
Dazzy Vance*
Max Carey
Rabbit Maranville
Dave Bancroft
Al Lopez
Ernie Lombardi
Waite Hoyt
George Kelly
Hack Wilson
Freddie Lindstrom
Heinie Manush
Kiki Cuyler
Leo Durocher
Tony Lazzeri
Joe Medwick
Pee Wee Reese* (bonus info: his given name was Harold)
Billy Herman
Paul Waner
Arky Vaughn
Lloyd Waner
Jackie Robinson*
Duke Snider*
Roy Campanella*
Tommy Lasorda
Sandy Koufax*
Don Drysdale*
Don Sutton*
Jim Bunning
Hoyt Wilhelm
Frank Robinson
Juan Marichal
Eddie Murray
Gary Carter
For the greatest player ever to wear the Dodgers uniform, I'd go with Frank Robinson (one season, 1972, and while it was a good season for most people it was one of his weakest).
For greatest career while wearing the Dodger uni, I have to pick Jackie, and it's not even close. Well, maybe Campy, three NL MVPs says a lot, but I think I'd want a great-hitting second baseman over a good-hitting catcher.
Heh. Only three men in baseball history have been named "Hoyt" and two of them played for the Dodgers and ended up in the Hall.
Babe Ruth was a Dodgers coach for part of the 1938 season.
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Edit: Foo, I forgot Rickey played briefly for LA. I'd take him over Frank R. as "greatest ever to play in Dodger uni". Jackie still takes home the "greatest Dodger career" trophy.
2007-06-03 02:21:30 · answer #1 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sandy Koufax
2007-06-03 10:35:06 · answer #2 · answered by samdugan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would have to say that Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale are neck and neck as far as pitchers go, but Jackie Robinson is an icon for his contributions to the game, so he gets my nod. But I wasn't around for those days.... I'd have to say that the greatest during my time (im young mind you) were Piazza and Karros. I haven't been truly excited about the Dodgers since those days when they had a strong core of players.
2007-06-03 03:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by Robert 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but this is a no-brainer and its not Sandy Koufax. He was a great pitcher but I gotta give my vote to Jackie Robinson. He may not of had the greatest stats the team has ever seen, but there is no denying what he did for the game and for this country as a whole. There is a reason his number is retired throughout all of baseball.
2007-06-03 02:23:28 · answer #4 · answered by ajn4664_ksu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think Koufax was far and away the best pitcher and probably the best Dodger of all time. As for a hitter, I think either Jackie Robinson or Duke Snider.
2007-06-03 02:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by alrct75 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Duke Snider. I would probably have said Sandy Koufax or Jackie Robinson if they would have had longer careers.
2007-06-03 08:58:37 · answer #6 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jackie Roosevelt Robinson
2007-06-03 06:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jackie Robinson
2007-06-03 03:43:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Johnny Podres.
Don't laugh. Give the man his props. 1955? He was huge
In all seriousness, I guess you have to say Sandy Koufax, but I never saw him pitch.
2007-06-03 02:07:49 · answer #9 · answered by badotisthecat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the Dodgers, like the yankees could do a hall of fame team, and still not have enough room for all of their Hall of Famers. But Sandy may have been their best pitcher.
2007-06-03 02:08:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋