Edwin Donald Snider, forever remembered as the “Duke of Brooklyn”, stands among the most iconic figures in the illustrious history of MLB. Born on Sept. 19, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA, Snider rose from a working-class Los Angeles neighborhood to become the heart of the Brooklyn Dodgers. With his smooth left-handed swing, towering home runs, and qu

Duke Snider, forever remembered as the “Duke of Flatbush”, stands among the most celebrated figures in the illustrious history of MLB. Born on Sept. 19, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, Snider rose from a humble California upbringing to become the centerpiece of the Brooklyn Dodgers. With his silky lefty stroke, majestic blasts, and quiet confi