The Los Angeles Dodgers is a professional team based in Los Angeles , California . The team was formed in 1883 and moved to the American Association in 1884. The team adopted its current name in 1958, formerly it was known as the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Brooklyn Suprbas, Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers, Brooklyn Dodgers, Brooklyn Robins and Brooklyn Dodgers from time to time. The Dodgers faced the New York Yankees in five World Series from 1949 to 1956, but defeated them only once and capture their first World Series title in 1955. In 1958 the Dodgers played their first game session in the Los Angeles defeating San Francisco Giants with 6-5 score however they ended up the season in 7 th place with a disappointing 71-83 record. The Dodgers played their home games from 1958 to 1961 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In 1958 owner Walter O'Malley moved the club to Los Angeles , and the next year the Dodgers again won the NL pennant. In 1959 the Dodgers were guided to their second World Series against Chicago White Sox. Los Angeles Dodgers Jerseys