Founded in 1883, the Los Angeles Dodgers play in the Western Division of the National League. The Los Angeles Dodgers were earlier known as the Brooklyn Dodgers. Brooklyn joined the National League in 1890, the team was nicknamed ""Bridegrooms" and won the Championship with an 86-43 record. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won nine Division titles, one Wild Card title in 1996, one American Association pennant in 1889, and six World Series championships in 1955, 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981 and 1988. In their initial years in Brooklyn, the players of the team used to dodge trolley cars to reach the ballpark, Ebbets Field, which earned them their nick, Dodgers. In 1913 the team was officially named dodgers. The Los Angeles Dodgers have their home arena at Dodger Stadium, since 1962. They earlier played at Ebbets Field (1912-1957) and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1958-1961). Dodger Stadium is also known as Chavez Ravine, named after the site where it was built. The stadium was inaugurated on April 10, 1962. On the 15th of April, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American Major League Baseball player. It was so significant in United States sports history that Robinsons number 42, was retired all over Major League Baseball in 1997, later in 2004 the MLB preserved the 15th of April as "Jackie Robinson Day." The 1950s was a very successful and dominating decade for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who changed their name after moving to the west coast in 1958. The Dodgers won five National League pennants and two World Series championships. The 60s were equally rewarding, the Los Angeles Dodgers marked it's first full decade with three national league Pennants in 1963, 1965 and 1966 and two World Series titles in 1963 and 1965. The 70s saw three more National League Pennants and appearances in the World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers got 910 victories which was the second best decade in Dodger history. Walter O'Malley assumed the position of Chairman naming his son Peter O'Malley as the president of the club. Hall of Fame Manager Waltyer Alston retired after twenty three years handing over the mantle to Tommy Lasorda. During the 70s Los Angeles Dodgers infield featured, first baseman Steve Garvey, second baseman Davey Lopes, shortstop Bill Russell and third baseman Ron Cey. In the late 70s four Dodger players made history hitting 30 or more runs in a season. The 80s were one of the best years in Dodgers history. They won four National League Western Division titles, 825 games and two World Championships. The Los Angeles Dodgers for the second time in three years reached three million in home attendance and played host for their first All Star Game at Dodger Stadium. The 20 year old from Mexico became the first rookie to win the Cy Young Award helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series over the New York Yankees. Los Angeles Dodgers baseball Hall of Famers are; Dan Breathers, Roy Campanella, Don Drysdale, Burleigh Grimes, Hughie Jennings, Leo Durocher, George Kelly, Billy Herman, Tony Lazzeri, Willie Keeler, Waite Hoyt, Jim Bunning, Walter Alston, Dave Bancroft, Tommy Lasorda, Max Carey, Joe Kelley, Sandy Koufax, Tommy McCarthy, Lloyd Waner, Pee Wee Reese, Rabbit Maranville, Rube Marquard, Joe McGinnity, Freddie Lindstrom, Heinie Manush, Juan Marichal, Frank Robinson, Ernie Lombardi, Al Lopez, Casey Stengel, Don Sutton, Joe Medwick, Duke Snider, Hack Wilson, Zack Wheat, Hoyt Wilhelm, Paul Waner, Dazzy Vance, Arky Vaughan,  Ernie Harwell,  George  Sisler,  Lloyd Waner,  Paul Waner  and Jackie Robinson.