The Brooklyn Dodgers begin Spring training in Vero Beach, Florida as the team sets out to avenge themselves on the New York Giants in the coming season.

Brooklyn Dodgers spring training in Vero Beach, FL

VERO BEACH WAS HIT HARD BY LAST NIGHT BY THE TROPICAL STORM NOW THREATENING THE FLORIDA PAN HANDLE.NOW THAT THE STORM IS NOT A MAJOR THREAT - IT'S TIME TO LOOK AT WHAT SHE LEFT BEHIND IN VERO BEACH.ERIN BATTERED AND BRUISED BREVARD COUNTY. THE HEAVY RAIN AND SURGING WINDS COMBINED TO DRENCH COASTLINES AND STREETS. BUT--ACCORDING TO EARLY ESTIMATES--THE DAMAGE WAS MINIMAL.

The Brooklyn Dodgers or "The Bums", as they were nicknamed, practice in Vero Beach Florida. The team trains under the supervision of manager Charlie Dressen. Russ Meyer joins the team from Philadelphia. Players at practice include Joe Black, Roy Campanella, and Gil Hodges. Children watch the practice session. Location: Vero Beach Florida USA. Date: March 9, 1953.

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CS VO MICHAEL DOUGLAS ON HURRICANE ERIN IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

BROOKLYN DODGERS TRAIN IN VERO BEACH,FLORIDA.

Florida [Brooklyn Dodgers & Tokyo Giants During Spring Training]

An Eastern Air Lines DC-3-201B (NC21727) crashes in marshes southwest of Vero Beach, Florida. Another airplane is in flight over the area. Aerial view of crash scene from overflying aircraft. Men make their way in boat towards the crash. Views of the extensive damage from crash. Location: Vero Beach Florida USA. Date: April 3, 1941.

CS VO MICHAEL DOUGLAS ON HURRICANE ERIN IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

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The Los Angeles Dodgers line up for spring training at their baseball camp in Vero Beach, Florida. Stars like Johnny Podres, Don Drysdale and more work out under the supervision of manager Walt Olston.

MS- BROOKLYN DODGERS MANAGER POSES WITH TEAM AT SPRING TRAINING CAMP AT VERO BEACH,FLORIDA.

Brooklyn Dodgers at Spring training

A Florida family is destroyed by terror and abuse. It all ended today on the east coast of Florida. Jeffrey Erik Johnson is accused of kidnapping his 18-month-old son in Largo.....then killing the toddler and himself when police finally caught up with them on Interstate 95 in Vero Beach. That's where police say the 28-year-old Johnson "intentionally" crashed his pickup truck into a bridge embankment. Apparently, Jeffrey Johnson lived in Largo, Florida and had a lengthly criminal history.END

Brooklyn Dodgers at spring training, 1954

BASEBALL - BROOKLYN DODGERS WITH NEW MANAGER, WALTER ALSTON, POSE FOR PHOTOS AT SPRING TRAINING CAMP AT VERO BEACH,FLORIDA.

CS VO LINDA PATTILLO ON PREPARATIONS FOR HURRICANE ERIN IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

Baseball's defending champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers, get ready for 1964 baseball season at their spring training camp in Vero Beach Florida. Billboards outside the stadium. Players charge onto field. Shots of top Dodger pitchers Johnny Podres, Don Drysdale, Ron Perranoski and Sandy Koufax warming up their arms, with palm trees in background. Manager Walter Alston stands by the batting cage as a succession of Dodger hitters -- Jim Gilliam, Wally Moon, John Roseboro, Ron Fairly, Willie Davis and Tommy Davis -- hit baseballs and run to first base. Shot of U.S. flag and a smaller flag reading "Dodgers World Champions" flying from flagpole in strong wind. Location: Vero Beach Florida United States USA. Date: March 5, 1964.

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