ON THIS DAY IN EARLY DODGERS HISTORY: JUNE 17

Posted by Ron on Jun 17, 2012 | 0 comments

June 17, 1885:  Brooklyn players protest the use of minor league pitcher John “Phenomenal” Smith by purposely making 11 errors in a 18 to 5 loss to the St. Louis Browns.  Brooklyn club owner Charles Byrne issues fines totaling $500