Bums (nickname for Brooklyn Dodgers fans)

“Bums” is a nickname for fans of the Brooklyn Dodgers, a Major League Baseball team that operated from 1884 until 1957 in Brooklyn, New York, before relocating to Los Angeles. The term originated in the 1930s and was initially used affectionately, reflecting the team's underdog status and struggles. It captured the loyalty and passion of fans who supported their team through tough seasons, as well as the working-class roots of Brooklyn's population. Despite its humble origins, the nickname became a badge of pride for dedicated Dodgers fans during the team's rise to success in the 1940s and 1950s.