The site for Dodger Stadium was chosen in 1957 during a helicopter ride over Los Angeles, by Dodger owner Walter O�Malley and a county supervisor. They flew over an empty 300-acre lot at Chavez Ravine, surrounded by freeways and near the center of the downtown district. O'Malley is said to have pointed and asked, "Can I have that one?" The supervisor said, "No problem."

Unfortunately, the area wasn't completely empty, and families were kicked out and their homes demolished to make way for the stadium. While the story isn't part of the official history, it's still remembered by the people of Chavez Ravine who felt powerless against the forces of economics and city politics.