This Day in Dodger History - Dec. 13, 1951 Premium Story

Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson
By Bill Shelley
Minor League Editor
Date: Dec 12, 2006

On December 13, 1956, the Brooklyn Dodgers traded Jackie Robinson to the New York Giants for LHP Dick Littlefield and $35,000. The deal was cancelled when Robinson announced his retirement in January and retired to go into private business.

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