Brooklyn Dodgers (baseball team)

The Brooklyn Dodgers were a professional baseball team based in Brooklyn, New York, that played in Major League Baseball's National League from 1884 until 1957. Known for their talented players and passionate fan base, they were a prominent team before relocating to Los Angeles in 1958, where they became the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers are historically significant for breaking racial barriers by signing Jackie Robinson in 1947, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. Their legacy includes numerous championships and a transformative role in the sport's integration and expansion.