Used in the Exhibit: Play by Play - A Century of L.A. Sports Photography, 1899-1989. Opening Day: April 10, 1962. Fans lined up to see the new ballpark, then awaited the first pitch. The Dodgers lost, 6-3, to the Cincinnati Reds, the defending National League champs, before 52,564 fans. That year, the Dodgers drew 2.7 million fans, the most in baseball history to that point. Dated April 10, 1962.
Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Dodgers (Baseball team) Spectators--California--Los Angeles Fans (Persons)--California--Los Angeles Baseball--California--Los Angeles Baseball fields--California--Los Angeles Stadiums--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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