Duke Snider, forever remembered as the “Duke of Flatbush”, stands among the most revered figures in the illustrious history of Major League Baseball. Born on September 19, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA, Snider rose from a humble California upbringing to become the centerpiece of the Brooklyn Dodgers. With his smooth left-handed swing, towering home r

Duke Snider, forever remembered as the “Duke of Flatbush”, stands among the most iconic figures in the long history of MLB. Born on Sept. 19, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA, Snider rose from a sun-soaked West Coast childhood to become the centerpiece of the Brooklyn Dodgers. With his silky lefty stroke, majestic blasts, and calm charisma, he embodied