1968 Los Angeles Dodgers season
| 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | National League | |
| Ballpark | Dodger Stadium | |
| City | Los Angeles, California | |
| Record | 73–89 (.469) | |
| Divisional place | 7th | |
| Owners | Walter O'Malley, James & Dearie Mulvey | |
| President | Walter O'Malley | |
| General managers | Buzzie Bavasi, Fresco Thompson | |
| Managers | Walter Alston | |
| Television | KTTV (11) | |
| Radio | KFI Vin Scully, Jerry Doggett KWKW José García, Jaime Jarrín | |
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The 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 79th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 11th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 6th season playing their home games at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles California. They improved upon their 73–89 record from 1967 to a 76–86 record and finished in seventh place in the National League standings, 21 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals. After the season, the Dodgers underwent some changes among the team management when long time general manager Buzzie Bavasi resigned to take over the expansion San Diego Padres. He was replaced by team vice-president Fresco Thompson. However, Thompson was diagnosed with cancer weeks after taking the job and died in November. Al Campanis became the new general manager for the following season.