1954 Brooklyn Dodgers season
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The 1954 Brooklyn Dodgers season was the first season for new manager Walter Alston, who replaced Chuck Dressen, who had been fired during a contract dispute. Alston led the team to a 92–62 record, finishing five games behind the league champion New York Giants.
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1954 Brooklyn Dodgers | |
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League | National League |
Ballpark | Ebbets Field |
City | Brooklyn, New York |
Owners | Walter O'Malley, James & Dearie Mulvey, Mary Louise Smith |
President | Walter O'Malley |
General managers | Buzzie Bavasi |
Managers | Walter Alston |
Television | WOR-TV |
Radio | WMGM Vin Scully, Connie Desmond, Andre Baruch |
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In addition to Alston, the 1954 Dodgers had two other future Hall of Fame managers on their roster in pitcher Tommy Lasorda and outfielder Dick Williams. First baseman Gil Hodges and reserve infielder Don Zimmer would also go on to successful managerial careers.