LOS ANGELES -- The baseball franchise that blazed diverse trails with Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Fernando Valenzuela and Hideo Nomo, among many others, took another bold step into inclusion by bringing tennis legend Billie Jean King and her partner, Ilana Kloss, into Dodgers ownership.
"We are most proud of the Dodgers' place in society," said club CEO Stan Kasten during a Friday introduction. "No franchise has had the impact on society at large or popular culture as the Dodgers. That's why we are so proud to make this announcement today."
King explained that she developed a friendship with Walter's wife, Kimbra, during fundraising efforts in Chicago.