This Day In Dodgers History: Famed Clown Emmett Kelly Not Re-Signed As Mascot

03/19/2023 12:20 AM

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw the team part ways with Emmett Kelly, the famed clown who had been hired by owner Walter O’Malley in 1957 to work as their mascot. Kelly’s contract was not renewed as the Dodgers were on the verge of moving to Los Angeles. Kelly originally created the Weary Willie character as a cartoon figure. He worked various jobs in the circus,