10 most disappointing Dodgers teams that came up short

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April 15th 1947: Brooklyn Dodgers infielder and slugger Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) poses with teammates (L-R) Johnny ‘Spider’ Jorgensen, Harold ‘Pee Wee’ Reese and Eddie Stanky, on the steps of the Dodgers dugout during Robinson’s first official game on the team, on Opening Day, Brooklyn, New York. Robinson was a first baseman during his first year with the team. (Photo by Photo File/Getty Images) /

Dodgers disappointment No. 10: 1947 Season

Record: 94-60

Playoff Result: Lost WS 4-3

On April 15th, 1947, Jackie Robinson made his debut, the first player to break the color barrier in MLB. Robinson and his teammates Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, and Arky Vaughn guided the Dodgers to a 94-60 record. That was good enough for the team to finish first place in the National League ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Since the Dodgers won the division, that meant they would face the New York Yankees in the Fall Classic. The Series opened in the Bronx, where the Yankees would take the first two games.

At the time, Game 4 was somewhat of a sensation. Dodger third baseman, Cookie Lavagetto, was the hero. Lavagetto would hit a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning. The walk-off victory helped Brooklyn tie the Series. Lavagetto’s heroics ended Yankee pitcher Bill Beven’s bid to throw the first no-hitter in World Series history.

The Dodgers caught a break in Game 6, scoring eight runs in an 8-6 victory over the Yankees. That forced a crucial Game 7 where the Dodgers held a 2-0 lead in the second inning. From there on, it was all Yankees. New York managed to score five runs in four different innings.

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