Here's a fantastic International News press photo, dated April 3, 1950, while warming up on the mound during spring training at Vero Beach. Pic above via eBay (link here).
Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1972 first baseman Wes Parker won his sixth straight Gold Glove Award. He would retire at the end of this season.
- Video: This is awesome. Here is a vintage video from the John Branca Estate (brother of Dodger pitcher Ralph Branca) that includes video from 1942 featuring John Branca as a New York State baseball champion and Ralph Branca Day at Ebbets Field, 1947.