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The Sun Dodgers nickname was suggested by students and sportswriters in November 1919 before coming up for the vote. [46] [48] The name was derived from Sun Dodger, a campus humor magazine published by the students, and as a tongue-in-cheek allusion to the city of Seattle's rainy weather. [46] [48]
Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...
Military slang is a colloquial language used by and associated with members of various military forces. This page lists slang words or phrases that originate with military forces, are used exclusively by military personnel or are strongly associated with military organizations.
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, a Dodgers minor league team, chose "Chaquetas" as an alternate name, then learned of the word's slang meaning.
The phrase "Roger Dodger" originated during World War II and was verbally circulated throughout the United States military as a part of a story about a pilot or soldier who added his own flair to radio phraseology. The punch line of this story is: "Roger Dodger, you old codger!" The story was passed along by servicemen in all branches of the ...
A surprise trip to Dodger Stadium became the best day of a young Dodger fan’s life. When Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to save the Dodgers who were trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the ...
Tucked away in the corner of Dodger Stadium, however, a blast from the distant past. An hour before first pitch of a Thursday evening game against the Texas Rangers, the Vivid Seats Speakeasy is ...
Blue Heaven on Earth – A reference to Dodger Stadium coined by Tommy Lasorda. Mickey Mouse Champions – A nickname used by detractors for the Dodgers team that won the 2020 World Series when teams only played 60 regular season games (37% of a full season) due to the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to negate the legitimacy of the title.