"The Tommy Lasorda bobblehead featured the Hall of Fame manager dressed in the home white uniform and standing on a circular patch of grass while holding a baseball bat under his right palm."
"Bobblehead giveaways became a phenomenon that 2001 season, with almost two-thirds of teams holding such a giveaway."
"Through the first homestand of 2026, the Dodgers have distributed more than 240 bobbleheads, excluding special ticket pack items."
The inaugural bobblehead giveaway at Dodger Stadium took place on April 4, 2001, featuring Tommy Lasorda. Lasorda, a Hall of Fame manager, was depicted in a home uniform holding a bat. This event marked the beginning of a popular tradition, with two additional giveaways that season for Kirk Gibson and Fernando Valenzuela. By 2026, there have been six Lasorda bobblehead giveaways. The Dodgers expanded their bobblehead promotions over the years, increasing the number of giveaways and involving players' families in the ceremonies.
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