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Major Cities Play Host to MLB Playoffs
When we think of New York City, towering skyscrapers, busy subway stations, bustling Fifth Avenue, the bright lights of Times Square, the tranquil beauty of Central Park and landmark attractions like the Statue of Liberty all spring to mind. Los Angeles and Anaheim, on the other hand, conjure up images of unspoiled beaches, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, chic Beverly Hills shopping and heart-pounding rides at the Disneyland Resort.
October is always a fun, long-awaited time for fans of Major League Baseball throughout the country. It marks the start of the postseason following a grueling 162-game campaign. Now that the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will square off in the American League Championship series, die-hard baseball fans in each city have yet another reason to take great pride in the places they call home. Meanwhile, the city of Los Angeles will also take center stage in the National League, where the Los Angeles Dodgers will be pitted against the Philadelphia Phillies in a best of seven series.
With both League Championship Series in full swing, the three cities are abuzz with excitement, making it a great time for travelers to make New York, Anaheim and Los Angeles their next travel destinations.
Take New York City, which became a baseball hot spot even before the Yankees’ founding in the early 1900s. With 26 World Series Championships and 39 American League Pennants to their credit, the franchise has built an immense following, and some of the greatest players of all time – from Babe Ruth to Mickey Mantle – have donned Yankees pinstripes. April 2, 2009 marked a watershed date for the team, as the team opened the season in the new Yankee Stadium in the Bronx after playing in the previous Yankee stadium, now demolished, since 1923.
If you’re in town for the playoffs or staying near the Bronx for business or pleasure, check out the Marrakech Hotel, which is fewer than 3 miles from the stadium. The Lucerne Hotel, built in 1904 and recently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation, is approximately 3.5 miles from the home of the Yankees. Travelers can also opt for The Franklin in the Upper East Side which, just 4 miles away from the stadium, offers an intimate ambiance with its French bistro breakfast lounge, library nook and attentive staff.
Travelers hitting up the west coast can catch the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in action (provided that there are still tickets available!) or visit the area’s key points of interest. The Angels have gone through several name changes in their history (formerly known as the Los Angeles Angels, California Angels and Anaheim Angels) but that has done little to deter fans from showing up at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in droves. The Angels are 3 time reigning western division champions, earning their first and only World Series title in 2002. The boutique mission-style Anabella Hotel and family-friendly Desert Palms Hotel and Suites are both a few miles from the stadium and convenient to the Disneyland Resort.
And we haven’t forgotten you avid Dodgers fans. Yet another team steeped in rich history, the franchise was established in 1883 and originally played its home games in Brooklyn, New York. The team has won the World Series six times, most recently in 1988. After checking out the city’s sizzling beaches and shopping galore, travelers can stay in close proximity to Dodger Stadium, built in 1962 and currently the third oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball. The Asian-themed Royal Pagoda Motel, known for its unique pagoda-styled roof, lies just 0.7 miles from Dodger Stadium. The Standard LA Downtown, with its 50s era architectural details and popular rooftop terrace, is 1.9 miles from the stadium.
The postseason promises to deliver plenty of exciting thrills and finishes, so stay tuned. In the meantime, check out our Los Angeles, Anaheim and San Diego deals page and properties in other baseball-loving cities including Boston and Chicago.
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The Brookly Dodgers Since 1883
The Brooklyn Dodgers are one of the most storied and fabled teams in all of baseball history. Most famous for their second baseman, Jackie Robinson, breaking the color barrier in not only baseball but all of professional sports, the Dodgers were one of the first teams to join the then-upstart National League. The Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball Club was established in 1883 and joined the now-defunct American Association the following year; they won the American Association Pennant in 1889 and joined the National League in 1890.
The Dodgers tried out a variety of nicknames before one finally stuck; they were originally called the Brooklyn Atlantics, and later the Brooklyn Grays. The New York City press even took to calling them the "Brooklyn Bridegrooms" when many of the players had gotten married in quick succession. The team earned the nickname "Trolley Dodgers" when they played at Eastern Park during the 1890s since the fans and players had trouble accessing the ballpark because of the scarce trolley lines in Brooklyn at the time.
Early Dodger teams played in two ballparks-Eastern Park and Washington Park-before they moved to Ebbets Field. They won National League Pennants in 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952, and 1953 and were defeated all five times by the New York Yankees. Thus, the immortal baseball slogan "Wait Till Next Year!" was born. The only Brooklyn Dodger team to ever win the World Series did so in 1955 at Yankee Stadium.
In 1902, Charles Ebbets went deeply into debt to keep the Dodgers in Brooklyn. He invested heavily to replace Washington Park with the appropriately-titled Ebbets Field, located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, which became the Dodgers' home until their move to Los Angeles. Ebbets acquired parcels of land until he owned the entire block; Ebbets Field opened its gates on April 9, 1913. The team had limited success until "player development genius" Branch Rickey was hired; then the Dodgers became a perennial contender for the National League pennant. Ebbets Field hosted the 1949 All Star Game and the ballpark and the Dodgers' move to Los Angeles were featured in an entire episode of Ken Burns's acclaimed documentary, Baseball; additionally, Arthur Miller's classic American drama Death of a Salesman references Ebbets Field. After the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles, Ebbets Field was demolished on February 23, 1960.
Perhaps the most famous and historically significant aspect of the Brooklyn Dodgers was the breaking of the color barrier with young, talented Jackie Robinson. Winner of the first ever Rookie of the Year award and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Robinson ended almost 80 years of segregation in baseball. Jackie Robinson attended UCLA and became the first Black athlete to earn varsity letters in four sports-baseball, football, basketball, and track. He later served in the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. On April 15, 1947, Robinson became the first African American player for a Major League Baseball team. He earned the Major League minimum, $5000, his rookie year, while he also played first base (Robinson played second base for most of his career). Jackie Robinson played on six World Series teams, received six consecutive All Star Game nominations, and won the National League MVP award in 1949. He retired on January 5, 1957, and became a political activist until his death on October 24, 1972. Robinson was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his key role in the American Civil Rights movement. On April 15, 1997, on the 50th anniversary of his debut, Major League Baseball retired his jersey number, 42.
After the 1957 season, the Brooklyn Dodgers controversially moved to Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series five times since their move, in 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, and 1988.
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