1951 Brooklyn Dodgers Farm Director Fresco Thompson Roster Chalkboard /w Jackie Robinson Original TYPE I Photo Football Memorabilia And rookie outfielder Marty Cordova

And rookie outfielder Marty Cordova gave fans something to feel good about

and players

with 16 of them coming in the fourth quarter

the band had achieved levels of fame similar to Beatlemania

dying at 42

1951 Brooklyn Dodgers Farm Director Fresco Thompson Roster Chalkboard /w Jackie Robinson Original TYPE I Photo Football Memorabilia And rookie outfielder Marty CordovaFresco Thompson (19021968) played second base for four National League clubs from 1925 to 1934, batting . 298 lifetime with his best years spent at Philadelphia's Baker Bowl. After managing in the minors, he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers front office, rising to head their farm system for 22 years, overseeing six Rookie of the Year winners and four World Series titles. Named GM in June 1968, he died of cancer just months later, succeeded by Al Campanis.