MLB - Los Angeles Dodgers Trivia - 2

Connie Mack has never managed the L.A. Dodgers. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the person who has never managed the team. The other three options, Leo Durocher, Charlie Dressen, and Wilbert Robinson, have all managed the L.A. Dodgers at some point. Therefore, the correct answer is Connie Mack.

Tommy Lasorda, the longtime Dodger manager, was once replaced on the Dodger roster by Sandy Koufax, a Hall of Fame pitcher. This suggests that Koufax was a highly skilled and respected player, as he was chosen to replace Lasorda, who was also a prominent figure in the Dodgers organization.

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Dodgers for the National League pennant in 1983.

Pedro Guerrero's uniform number when he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers was 28.

Branch Rickey is the correct answer because he was the Dodger general manager who signed Jackie Robinson. Rickey played a crucial role in breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball by signing Robinson, the first African American player in the modern era. Rickey's decision was a landmark moment in sports history and paved the way for greater racial integration in professional sports.

Claude Osteen was nicknamed "Gomer" because of his resemblance to the character Gomer Pyle from the television show "The Andy Griffith Show". This nickname was likely given to him by his teammates or fans due to his physical appearance or mannerisms that reminded them of the fictional character.

In 1980, the Dodgers finished 1 game out of first place. This means that they were only one game behind the team that finished in first place.

Tommy Lasorda wore the number 2 on his uniform as a manager for the L.A. Dodgers.

Andy Messersmith was one of the lead players in the proceedings that brought about free agency. Free agency in baseball refers to the ability of players to negotiate contracts with any team once their current contract expires, giving them more control over their careers and the opportunity to secure better financial deals. Messersmith, a Dodger pitcher, played a significant role in challenging the reserve clause, which restricted players' movement between teams. His case ultimately led to the arbitration decision that abolished the reserve clause and paved the way for free agency in Major League Baseball.

Eddie Murray hit the most grand slams in his career among the former Dodgers.

Ismael Valdes did not win a Rookie of the Year Award in baseball. The other three options, Steve Sax, Joe Black, and Fernando Valenzuela, all won Rookie of the Year Awards during their careers.

John Shelby was nicknamed "T-Bone" because he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and his teammates gave him that nickname.

Ted Sizemore was playing for the Dodgers when he won the Rookie of the Year Award.

Jay Johnstone's autobiography is titled "Temporary Insanity."

Glenn Hoffman replaced Bill Russell as Dodger manager.