Brooklyn Dodgers by the numbers

[kramer_47]

When you hear a uniform number pertaining to the Brooklyn Dodgers you probably think of a certain player, I know I do, but sometimes that player didn't always wear that number. I'll use Gil Hodges when he came up in 1943 he didn't wear number 14, what number did he wear. He isn't the only famous Dodger to wear a number different then his regular number. I thought we could have some fun with this and bring back some memories

[theAmazingMet]

He wore number 4 in 1943. A number made famous by none other than The Duke, but worn before him by another Brooklyn great Dolph Camilli.

[kramer_47]

He wore number 4 in 1943. A number made famous by none other than The Duke, but worn before him by another Brooklyn great Dolph Camilli.

That is great theAmazingMet you know your Dodgers history very good. Do you have any others that may stump us.

[theAmazingMet]

Ok here goes;
What future Hall of Famer is the first player in Dodger History to wear #4?

[kramer_47]

Ok here goes;
What future Hall of Famer is the first player in Dodger History to wear #4?
Hack Wilson at the tail end of his great career wore number 4 for the Dodgers in 1932-33

[theAmazingMet]

Right! Many people don't even know he played for the Dodgers. While much is made of today's players not playing their entire career in one city, this was just as prevelant in the early part of the century. Wilson being one example. Your turn.

[kramer_47]

Right! Many people don't even know he played for the Dodgers. While much is made of today's players not playing their entire career in one city, this was just as prevelant in the early part of the century. Wilson being one example. Your turn.
I know that but that is another part of our great Brooklyn Dodgers History, it is fantastic that people like you are so astute on Dodgers history.
What Dodgers great is the only one in Brooklyn Dodgers history to wear the number 56.

[theAmazingMet]

I was about to say Drysdale, but I think this was a spring training or early season number for Campy

[kramer_47]

I was about to say Drysdale, but I think this was a spring training or early season number for Campy
You're right on it again it was an early 1948 number for Campy.
We all know Gilliam wore number 19 for the Dodgers, what pretty good left handed pitcher who batted righthanded wore it in the late 40's early 50's.

[theAmazingMet]

Joe Hatten. Here's one for you what relatively famous player wore both 7 and 77 in at least two seasons in the 40's I believe.

[kramer_47]

Joe Hatten. Here's one for you what relatively famous player wore both 7 and 77 in at least two seasons in the 40's I believe.
That's right His son and daughter in law come on this site.
What number did Carl Furillo wear in 1946 and Tommy Lasorda wore in 1954.

[theAmazingMet]

29. Wow didn't know that about Hatten. It is great to hear that family of former Dodgers come on this site. Wonder if Newk or Duke check it out.

[kramer_47]

29. Wow didn't know that about Hatten. It is great to hear that family of former Dodgers come on this site. Wonder if Newk or Duke check it out.
You're right again number 29, Joe's family is looking for any pictures or memorabilia of him. I don't know if any old Dodgers come on here. What other number besides 6 did Carl Furillo wear in 1946.

[theAmazingMet]

29 and 5. I think he may be the only Dodger to wear 3 numbers in one year.

[kramer_47]

29 and 5. I think he may be the only Dodger to wear 3 numbers in one year.
I don't know we'll have to check that tomorrow, see you tomorrow.

[Flatbush Flock]

According to one source, Chuck Dressen wore #7 in every year with Brooklyn except for 1940 when he wore 77!

[theAmazingMet]

According to one source, Chuck Dressen wore #7 in every year with Brooklyn except for 1940 when he wore 77!
Actually the answer I was looking for was Joe Medwick, who wore 7 and 77 in 1940, and then alternated between 6,7,and 77 for the next 3 years.

[kramer_47]

Actually the answer I was looking for was Joe Medwick, who wore 7 and 77 in 1940, and then alternated between 6,7,and 77 for the next 3 years.

You and Flatbush Flock are good, Joe Medwick came over in the middle of 1940 and stayed till the middle of 1943, Medwick must have paid Dressen for the number in 1940 then he switch to 77 in 1940-41 then Medwick switch to 6 in !941-42 then back to 7 in 1943. I also see that Dressen wore 7 in 1943, I wish my aunt was alive she was good friends with Charlie's wife she would know, we'll have to look into who wore 7 in 1943.

[theAmazingMet]

Medwick wore 7 in 1943, his last year in Brooklyn. Guess what player wore it in 1944?

[kramer_47]

Medwick wore 7 in 1943, his last year in Brooklyn. Guess what player wore it in 1944?

Charlie Dressen wore it again in 1944.

[theAmazingMet]

Charlie Dressen wore it again in 1944.
Nice, but you ruined my trick question. "what player wore it in 1944" The answer is of course no player wore it the manager did.

[kramer_47]

Nice, but you ruined my trick question. "what player wore it in 1944" The answer is of course no player wore it the manager did.

I didn't know it was a trick question, but it was a good one.
Lets get back to the other night about who wore 3 numbers in one season there is one other player besides Carl Furillo.

[theAmazingMet]

I didn't know it was a trick question, but it was a good one.
Lets get back to the other night about who wore 3 numbers in one season there is one other player besides Carl Furillo.
Really? Is it Campy? If not give me a hint.

[kramer_47]

Really? Is it Campy? If not give me a hint.

It is Campy he wore 33 and 56 before he finally got 39 in 1948. your turn

[theAmazingMet]

Ok here goes, this is a tough one. What number did Brooklyn great Dazzy Vance wear when the Dodgers started to put numbers on the back of the uni's?

[kramer_47]

Ok here goes, this is a tough one. What number did Brooklyn great Dazzy Vance wear when the Dodgers started to put numbers on the back of the uni's?

It is a tough one I think it was 17 being that the lower numbers went to hitters and where they batted.

[theAmazingMet]

It is a tough one I think it was 17 being that the lower numbers went to hitters and where they batted.
Very close answer! He wore 15 which is not thought of as a traditional pitchers number. I love those old uni's before numbers were worn. You really don't need numbers in baseball anyway. I almost bought a 1917? Dodgers jersey, the old Uncle Robbie type with the criss-cross pinstripes, and Brooklyn "B" on the left breast, with 3/4 length sleeves, but it was like $300. Oh well I am content with my Camilli repro, and Jackie repro, both of which I got great deals on. I am like a crack head with these throwbacks, you can spend a small fortune on em! Your turn.

[kramer_47]

Very close answer! He wore 15 which is not thought of as a traditional pitchers number. I love those old uni's before numbers were worn. You really don't need numbers in baseball anyway. I almost bought a 1917? Dodgers jersey, the old Uncle Robbie type with the criss-cross pinstripes, and Brooklyn "B" on the left breast, with 3/4 length sleeves, but it was like $300. Oh well I am content with my Camilli repro, and Jackie repro, both of which I got great deals on. I am like a crack head with these throwbacks, you can spend a small fortune on em! Your turn.

I know what you mean I have a bunch of Dodgers and Mets jerseys too, plus i'm into baseball cards and memorabilia but it is alot of fun. I find you get some good deals at those outlet discount stores.

In 1952 a friend of mine wore 32 for the Dodgers who is he.

[theAmazingMet]

Was it Dick Williams? This is a pic of the jersey, u know who the player is?

[kramer_47]

Was it Dick Williams? This is a pic of the jersey, u know who the player is?

It was Cal Abrams, he died 9 years ago from a heart attack, him and his wife were very nice to me and my girls softball league.
Is that Casey Stengel in the picture.

[theAmazingMet]

No not Casey, but I have no idea myself! Was wondering if you knew. Casey's earlobes are different and his nose was a bit longer, but I can see some similarities.

[theAmazingMet]

Sorry to hear about Cal, we are losing more and more Brooks, soon they will exist only in memories.

[kramer_47]

Sorry to hear about Cal, we are losing more and more Brooks, soon they will exist only in memories.

Who wore 14 before Gil.

[theAmazingMet]

Who wore 14 before Gil.
Don't know the name but I think it was a catcher, cause that is what Gil played when he came back in 1947. Lots of times a player would replace not just the body but also the number of a departed player.

[kramer_47]

Don't know the name but I think it was a catcher, cause that is what Gil played when he came back in 1947. Lots of times a player would replace not just the body but also the number of a departed player.

It was Dick Whitman an outfielder, who must have got sent to minors or got hurt, he only had 10 at bats in 1947. I guess they called Gil up then because Gil only wore 14 in 1947 and thereafter.

[theAmazingMet]

Ok you got me on two. This is a tough one. Who wore number 1 prior to Pee Wee Reese, and what famous number did he switch to when Reese came up? Hint: was a catcher.

[kramer_47]

Ok you got me on two. This is a tough one. Who wore number 1 prior to Pee Wee Reese, and what famous number did he switch to when Reese came up? Hint: was a catcher.

This one I don't know, who is it.

[theAmazingMet]

Mike Sandlock, who switched to number 4 when Reese came up.

[Flatbush Flock]

Mike Sandlock, who switched to number 4 when Reese came up.

Not exactly. Sandlock wore #1 before Reese came back from the Service. Charlie Gilbert wore number 1 before Reese came up.
However, Sandlock is an interesting answer to the question of who wore #1 before Pewee and #4 before Duke?
A similar Yankees question but it involves a former Dodger coach so I will give it here is Who wore # 3 after Ruth and #7 before Mantle?

[kramer_47]

Not exactly. Sandlock wore #1 before Reese came back from the Service. Charlie Gilbert wore number 1 before Reese came up.
However, Sandlock is an interesting answer to the question of who wore #1 before Pewee and #4 before Duke?
A similar Yankees question but it involves a former Dodger coach so I will give it here is Who wore # 3 after Ruth and #7 before Mantle?

I'd have to say Charlie Dressen.
Who was the only player to wear #54 for the Dodgers

[DODGER DEB]

I'd have to say Charlie Dressen.
Who was the only player to wear #54 for the Dodgers


DIXIE HOWELL!

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[kramer_47]

DIXIE HOWELL!

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Very good Deb you got it.
Do you have one.

[EbtsFldGuy]

This question is a slight offshoot of this thread.

Duke wore 4 with the Dodgers and with the Mets.

What number did he wear when he ended his career with the Giants?

[kramer_47]

This question is a slight offshoot of this thread.

Duke wore 4 with the Dodgers and with the Mets.

What number did he wear when he ended his career with the Giants?

Duke wore #28 with the Giants
How many numbers did Ralph Branca wear with the Dodgers and what were those numbers.

[EbtsFldGuy]

Duke wore #28 with the Giants
How many numbers did Ralph Branca wear with the Dodgers and what were those numbers.


Good job, Kramer 47.

Did Ralph both 13 and then 12?

[Number 4]

He had three numbers as a Dodger: 13, 20 and 12.

[kramer_47]

He had three numbers as a Dodger: 13, 20 and 12.
When he returned to the Dodgers in 1956 for 1 game he also wore #28, so he had 4 different numbers with the Dodgers.
Who wore #28 before Ralph.

[DODGER DEB]

When he returned to the Dodgers in 1956 for 1 game he also wore #28, so he had 4 different numbers with the Dodgers.
Who wore #28 before Ralph.


ELWIN "PREACHER" ROE!

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[kramer_47]

ELWIN "PREACHER" ROE!

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Very good Deb that's right.

There was a player who was traded to the Dodgers in the middle of the year he had wore the same number for the same team for every year except his rookie year, he wore a different number with the Dodgers his first year then went back to his usual number his second and final year with the Dodgers. Who was the player and what 2 numbers did he wear with the Dodgers. I'll give you a hint he was a power hitter.

[kramer_47]

The answer is Andy Pafko, he wore Gene Hermanski's #22 for the rest of 1951 then went back to #48 in 1952 the number he wore throughout his Career with Cubs except his rookie year when he wore #33.

What very good lefthanded pitcher wore #48 from 1955-57, he struck out 27 batters in his first 2 major league starts.

[EbtsFldGuy]

The answer is Andy Pafko, he wore Gene Hermanski's #22 for the rest of 1951 then went back to #48 in 1952 the number he wore throughout his Career with Cubs except his rookie year when he wore #33.

What very good lefthanded pitcher wore #48 from 1955-57, he struck out 27 batters in his first 2 major league starts.


That would be Karl Spooner, who inspired the cry "Why didn't we have Spooner sooner?"

[kramer_47]

That would be Karl Spooner, who inspired the cry "Why didn't we have Spooner sooner?"

I remember them saying that, boy he was good till he hurt his arm.
Who was the first Dodger to wear #48

[DODGER DEB]

I remember them saying that, boy he was good till he hurt his arm.
Who was the first Dodger to wear #48


ANDY PAFKO wore #48 upon being traded to US from the Chicago Cubs in 1951.

I am not sure if there was anyone before him.

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[kramer_47]

ANDY PAFKO wore #48 upon being traded to US from the Chicago Cubs in 1951.

I am not sure if there was anyone before him.

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Your right he was the first to wear 48 but he didn't get it till 1952.

Dan Bankhead was the first black pitcher in major league baseball he wore #43 for the Dodgers, who wore #43 for the 1955 Dodgers.

[DODGER DEB]

Your right he was the first to wear 48 but he didn't get it till 1952.

Dan Bankhead was the first black pitcher in major league baseball he wore #43 for the Dodgers, who wore #43 for the 1955 Dodgers.

You're right. Andy wore #22 when he came over from the Cubs in 1951.

DON HOAK wore #43 on OUR 1955 World Championship Team.

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[kramer_47]

You're right. Andy wore #22 when he came over from the Cubs in 1951.

DON HOAK wore #43 on OUR 1955 World Championship Team.

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You're right
We all know Sandy Koufax wore #32, but there was a lefthanded outfielder from Brooklyn who played 4 years for the Dodgers who wore #32 before Sandy.

[DODGER DEB]

You're right
We all know Sandy Koufax wore #32, but there was a lefthanded outfielder from Brooklyn who played 4 years for the Dodgers who wore #32 before Sandy.

That would be CAL ABRAMS!

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[kramer_47]

That would be CAL ABRAMS!

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You're right God bless Cal, he was very nice to me.

Did anybody wear #42 before Jackie.

[Number 4]

According to Baseball Almanac, George Jeffcoat, a right-handed pitcher, wore #42 in 1939 when playing for the Dodgers. He also played in Brooklyn in 1936-1937, wearing #23. Don't know what happened after 1939, but he doesn't show up in the majors again until 1943 with the Braves for a year. His three year w-l record with the Dodgers was 6-9.

[kramer_47]

According to Baseball Almanac, George Jeffcoat, a right-handed pitcher, wore #42 in 1939 when playing for the Dodgers. He also played in Brooklyn in 1936-1937, wearing #23. Don't know what happened after 1939, but he doesn't show up in the majors again until 1943 with the Braves for a year. His three year w-l record with the Dodgers was 6-9.

Very good he was the only other Brooklyn Dodger to wear #42.
We all remember the last out of Don Larsen's perfect game, Dale Mitchell was called out on a pitch out of the strike zone. Dale wore #8, what very good lefthanded Brooklyn Dodgers pitch hitter wore #8 in 1955 and what was his nickname.

[Number 4]

George Shotgun Shuba

[kramer_47]

George Shotgun Shuba

Very good that's right.

Who is the youngest living Brooklyn Dodger and what number did he wear in his only appearance with them in 1957.

[Number 4]

Rod Miller, who wore #50, played in one game with the Dodgers on 9-28-57. As a 17 year old he struck out, pinch hitting.

[kramer_47]

Rod Miller, who wore #50, played in one game with the Dodgers on 9-28-57. As a 17 year old he struck out, pinch hitting.

That is excellent, he isn't even listed on the Dodgers 1952-57 roster where they have the addresses of the players still alive.

Do you have any player numbers you can ask us.

[Number 4]

I'm still a rookie at this, so my first at bat will be rather basic:

What were the number(s) Carl Furillo wore his rookie year?

[DODGER DEB]

I'm still a rookie at this, so my first at bat will be rather basic:

What were the number(s) Carl Furillo wore his rookie year?


Before SKOONJ settled into #6, he wore # 5 and #29!

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[Number 4]

Before SKOONJ settled into #6, he wore # 5 and #29!

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Correct. An easy one, I'm sure, for you true and native Brooklyn Dodger fans. I'm enjoying your threads and learning a lot. Thanks.

[kramer_47]

We all know that Joe Black wore #49, who was the last brooklyn Dodger to wear #49

[DODGER DEB]

We all know that Joe Black wore #49, who was the last brooklyn Dodger to wear #49

That would be pitcher, RENE VALDEZ. someone who never stopped smiling!

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[kramer_47]

That would be pitcher, RENE VALDEZ. someone who never stopped smiling!

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Very good and he is a tough autograph.

What young Brooklynite wore #34 in his only appearance with the Dodgers in 1956 and how many other 18 year olds wore #34 before him.

[DODGER DEB]

Very good and he is a tough autograph.

What young Brooklynite wore #34 in his only appearance with the Dodgers in 1956 and how many other 18 year olds wore #34 before him.


I know that RON NEGRAY wore #34, as did RUSS MEYER and WAYNE TERWILLIGER! In 1956 it was either BOB DARNELL or maybe, CHUCK TEMPLETON.

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[Number 4]

#34 was a jinxed number that year. Bob Darnell wore it for his only game on 4/29/56. Later 18 y/o Bob Aspromonte wore it for his only at bat ( a strike out) in his only game with the Dodgers that year on 9/19/56.

[DODGER DEB]

#34 was a jinxed number that year. Bob Darnell wore it for his only game on 4/29/56. Later 18 y/o Bob Aspromonte wore it for his only at bat ( a strike out) in his only game with the Dodgers that year on 9/19/56.

You're right, Number 4! I had forgotten about (Brooklyn born) Bobby.

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[kramer_47]

Tom LaSorda wore #27 in 1954-55 before he was cut to make room for Sandy Koufax. Who was the last player to wear #27 for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

[DODGER DEB]

Tom LaSorda wore #27 in 1954-55 before he was cut to make room for Sandy Koufax. Who was the last player to wear #27 for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

I believe it was DON DEMETER!

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[DODGER DEB]

Rod Miller, who wore #50, played in one game with the Dodgers on 9-28-57. As a 17 year old he struck out, pinch hitting.


Here is a nice photo of ROD MILLER in his BROOKLYN DODGER uniform...




From an eBay listing.

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[kramer_47]

I believe it was DON DEMETER!

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You're right Deb.

These 2 Brooklyn Dodgers went on to be teammates in Baltimore in 1961-62. One became a great manager with over 1500 wins and the other was a big power hitter for a few years. What number did they wear in different years with the Dodgers.

[DODGER DEB]

You're right Deb.

These 2 Brooklyn Dodgers went on to be teammates in Baltimore in 1961-62. One became a great manager with over 1500 wins and the other was a big power hitter for a few years. What number did they wear in different years with the Dodgers.


The players you are referring to are DICK WILLIAMS and JIM GENTILE.

They both wore #38 as part of OUR BROOKLYN DODGERS!

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[kramer_47]

The players you are referring to are DICK WILLIAMS and JIM GENTILE.

They both wore #38 as part of OUR BROOKLYN DODGERS!

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Your right very good.

Who was the first Dodger to wear #58

[DODGER DEB]

Your right very good.

Who was the first Dodger to wear #58

That would be JOE PIGNATANO, who I believe was the only BROOKLYN DODGER to wear it!

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[kramer_47]

That would be JOE PIGNATANO, who I believe was the only BROOKLYN DODGER to wear it!

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Yes Piggy is the only one to ever wear #58.

This Dodgers pitcher from 1946-51 threw very hard but could be very wild, in later years he went on to become public address annoucer for the Orioles.
Who is he and what number did he wear.

[DODGER DEB]

Yes Piggy is the only one to ever wear #58.

This Dodgers pitcher from 1946-51 threw very hard but could be very wild, in later years he went on to become public address annoucer for the Orioles.
Who is he and what number did he wear.


That would be REX BARNEY, who wore #26.

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[kramer_47]

That would be REX BARNEY, who wore #26.

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Right on you got it Deb.

We all know Carl Erskine wore #17 most of his career, but in 1950 he changed to another number, what was that number.

[DODGER DEB]

Right on you got it Deb.

We all know Carl Erskine wore #17 most of his career, but in 1950 he changed to another number, what was that number.

If memory serves me right it was #11.

How about listing the names and numbers of all the Coaches WE had. In OUR day, WE had a pitching coach, a first base coach, and a third base coach!

Which coach wore #47?

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[Flatbush Flock]

If memory serves me right it was #11.

How about listing the names and numbers of all the Coaches WE had. In OUR day, WE had a pitching coach, a first base coach, and a third base coach!

Which coach wore #47?

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George Pfister wore #47 as a coach. What number did he wear when he played for Brooklyn 11 years earlier?

[kramer_47]

George Pfister wore #47 as a coach. What number did he wear when he played for Brooklyn 11 years earlier?

He wore #47 for the 1 game he played with the Dodgers in 1941.

Jake Pitler wore #31.

[EbtsFldGuy]

Was Rocky Bridges #(?

What years was he a Brook?

[zman]

Was Rocky Bridges #(?

What years was he a Brook?

Bridges wore #9 and played his 1rst 2 seasons for the Dodgers in 1951 and 1952. He was traded along with minor leaguer Jim Pendleton to the Braves for pitcher Russ Meyer in 1953. The same day as that trade was made, the Braves sent Bridges to Cincinnati for Joe Adcock.



The more I played with them, the more I found that no one could take a joke - my batting average.
-Rocky Bridges, on his two seasons with the Dodgers and his .237 batting average


I prefer fast food.
-Rocky Bridges, on why he won't eat snails


It's a good thing I stayed in Cincinnati for four years -- It took me that long to learn how to spell it.
-Rocky Bridges

[kramer_47]

Bridges wore #9 and played his 1rst 2 seasons for the Dodgers in 1951 and 1952. After hitting .254 and .196 for the Dodgers he was traded to the Braves for Russ Meyer in 1953. Later that same day, the Braves traded Bridges to Cincinnati for Joe Adcock.


I prefer fast food.
-Rocky Bridges, on why he won't eat snails

It's a good thing I stayed in Cincinnati for four years -- It took me that long to learn how to spell it.
-Rocky Bridges

Here is the trade where Rocky wound up with Cincinnati, they don't get more complicated then this.
February 16, 1953: Traded as part of a 4-team trade by the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds. The Milwaukee Braves sent cash to the Cincinnati Reds. The Milwaukee Braves sent Earl Torgeson to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cincinnati Reds sent Joe Adcock to the Milwaukee Braves. The Brooklyn Dodgers sent Jim Pendleton to the Milwaukee Braves. The Philadelphia Phillies sent cash to the Milwaukee Braves. The Philadelphia Phillies sent Russ Meyer to the Brooklyn Dodgers.

[zman]

Here is the trade where Rocky wound up with Cincinnati, they don't get more complicated then this.
February 16, 1953: Traded as part of a 4-team trade by the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds. The Milwaukee Braves sent cash to the Cincinnati Reds. The Milwaukee Braves sent Earl Torgeson to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cincinnati Reds sent Joe Adcock to the Milwaukee Braves. The Brooklyn Dodgers sent Jim Pendleton to the Milwaukee Braves. The Philadelphia Phillies sent cash to the Milwaukee Braves. The Philadelphia Phillies sent Russ Meyer to the Brooklyn Dodgers.

After all that movement, I'm surprised they didn't wind up back where they started. Here's another Bridges quote...

You mix two jiggers of scotch to one jigger of Metrecal. So far I've lost five pounds and my driver's license.
- Rocky Bridges, on his new diet drink