Ebbets Field was the intimate, quirky home of the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1913 until the team’s move to Los Angeles, with its final game in 1957 and demolition in 1960.
It is forever remembered as the ballpark where Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947.
Stats at a Glance
- Team: Brooklyn Dodgers (MLB)
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Opened: 1913
- Closed: 1957 (demolished 1960)
- Historic moment: Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut (1947)
- Legacy: Symbol of Brooklyn baseball
Where History Was Made
Ebbets Field’s hand-operated scoreboard, rounded right-field wall, and passionate ‘Bums’ fans defined an era of Brooklyn baseball. Jackie Robinson’s debut there changed the sport and the country forever.
A Lost Landmark
When the Dodgers left for Los Angeles after the 1957 season, Ebbets Field was demolished in 1960 and replaced with apartments. Its loss remains one of the most mourned in baseball history.
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Ebbets Field FAQs
Why is Ebbets Field famous?
It was home to the Brooklyn Dodgers and where Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947.
When was Ebbets Field demolished?
In 1960, after the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles.
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