Brooklyn Dodgers' Inaugural Game at Roosevelt Stadium, 1957
The page from the 1957 Sporting News Baseball Guide highlights a significant moment in baseball history regarding the Brooklyn Dodgers. On April 19, 1957, the team played its first game at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey, with an attendance of only 12,214 fans. This event marked the Dodgers' attempt to shift some of their home games to this location. Despite the modest turnout for the initial game, the overall strategy proved effective, as subsequent contests saw a total attendance of 148,371 over seven games. The page underscores the transitional phase of the Dodgers as they navigated their relationship with fans and venues, reflecting the team's efforts to maintain strong support during a period of change.