Leave it to Frank McCourt to ruin a half-assed tribute to Spinal Tap. But if I'm going to 11 , as in the Dodger uniform number, I've got to keep it in the family, as ugly as the Dodgers' family situation is right now. The story of the Dodgers who have worn the number 11 is the story of players who have made the most with their limited capabilities, mostly. Back in the '30s, the No. 11 was worn by catcher Clyde Sukeforth, who isn't remembered much for his playing career. That's because he was the man who scouted and helped sign Jackie Robinson. He also was the manager in Robinson's first major league game, as he was filling in for a suspended Leo Durocher. After Nick Tremark, George Watkins and Fred Frankhouse took turns with the number during the rest of the decade, No. 11 found a eight-year home with the most talented Dodger to wear the number. Dixie Walker is one of the greatest outfielders in Dodger history. He became known as Robinson's ...
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