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The recent Legends of Dodger Baseball ceremony at Dodger Stadium honored Reggie Smith, the 10th inductee, whose six‑year stint with the club produced a 32‑home‑run season, an All‑Star career and a pivotal role in three pennant‑winning teams, including the 1981 World Series champions.
Reggie Smith’s induction into the Legends of Dodger Baseball highlighted his 1977 power surge, his roots in Compton, and a heartfelt request to honor Bill Russell and Dave Lopes, with former teammates and franchise figures in attendance.
The upcoming ceremony at Dodger Stadium will recognize Reggie Smith's remarkable career, his pivotal role in the team's championship years, and his lasting influence on future generations.
Scott Brown, a right‑handed pitcher who briefly wore a Cincinnati Reds uniform in 1981, passed away at 69. His life spanned a high‑school track record, a notable minor‑league stint, a short MLB debut, and a later career on the rails, leaving behind a wife, two children and a legacy of colorful storytelling.
Over a dozen years, Gabe Arnold Sr. and his son Gabe Arnold II visited every Major League Baseball stadium, logging 26,000 miles and forging a bond that endures beyond the final out.
The latest election saw five retired stars surpass the 75% threshold, while longtime figures like Tommy Lasorda and Orel Hershiser fell short, prompting their removal from the ballot for at least two years.