The ten best teams in Los Angeles Dodgers history
By Jason Reed
![LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Former Los Angeles Dodgers players Don Newcombe and Sandy Koufax walk on the field for the ceremonial first pitch before game seven of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Former Los Angeles Dodgers players Don Newcombe and Sandy Koufax walk on the field for the ceremonial first pitch before game seven of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/e1cec6a4500bff1b2eaf371f5dfeb685a247b3caded744f79a2cbae2e3452e17.jpg)
2. 1963: 99-63 (Won World Series)
The 1963 Dodgers, much like the 1965 version two years later, was heavily reliant on Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale as the heart and soul of the team. However, a little-added help allowed the Dodgers to be two games better than they were two years later as well as have more postseason success.
While both teams won the World Series, the 1963 Dodgers World Series win was much more impressive. The Dodgers swept the New York Yankees that year whereas two years later it took seven games to defeat the Minnesota Twins. 1963 was the only year that the Dodgers swept their opponents in the World Series.
Notable contributors that either did not contribute as much in 1965 or weren’t on the team altogether include:
- Ron Perranoski
- Frank Howard
- Tommy Davis
- Jim Gilliam
1963 was very similar to 1965 and was only marginally better. However, the best team in Dodgers history came before the team moved to LA.