{"id":114230,"date":"2025-10-30T07:47:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T07:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=114230"},"modified":"2025-10-30T07:47:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T07:47:46","slug":"final-in-the-city-of-angels-clayton-kershaw-steps-off-dodger-stadium-for-the-last-time-stadium-roars-turn-to-tears-as-fans-witness-the-closing-chapter-of-a-legend-whispers-say-the-farewell-felt-lik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=114230","title":{"rendered":"FINAL IN THE CITY OF ANGELS: Clayton Kershaw steps off Dodger Stadium for the last time, stadium roars turn to tears as fans witness the closing chapter of a legend, whispers say the farewell felt like the heartbeat of LA itself \u2014 a king has left, but his legacy towers forever..ll"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"152\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad1-3.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/572375537_1388030349348379_5060259482591920814_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s720x720_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=1&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=NA-x97RZLlkQ7kNvwFmxnxI&amp;_nc_oc=AdnlYTuaXpC6UKVtPYD4SkdhyHr22mpZR7doEOdSiZXe2E8Q1tk-RxzanSgF0DUl-Gw&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad1-3.fna&amp;_nc_gid=qcT2AW4EBvt-ZvZOT_T5eA&amp;oh=00_AfeSqel9_FdNul4QFwm6YMuUelzYfuJYk1_rD4ve2rrgWg&amp;oe=6908EC4C\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 \u0111\u00e1m \u0111\u00f4ng v\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n cho bi\u1ebft 'Work \u1791 eries Is Abl.'\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"152\">Clayton Kershaw Says Goodbye to Dodger Stadium<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"352\">In an emotional night at Dodger Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the past 18 years, Clayton Kershaw officially said \u201cgoodbye,\u201d marking a memorable moment in his illustrious career.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"357\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"378\">1. Background<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"868\">\n<li data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"512\">\n<p data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"512\">Kershaw announced he will retire after the 2025 season \u2014 his 18th year with the Dodgers and the only team he has ever played for.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"691\">\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"691\">Before his final home game, the team honored him with a tribute video highlighting his achievements, and the crowd gave a standing ovation that echoed throughout the stadium.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"868\">\n<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"868\">This final home game comes during a crucial stretch of the season, and though Kershaw may still appear in away games or playoffs, he will no longer pitch at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"900\">2. Farewell Moments<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<li data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1122\">After the game ended \u2014 regardless of the result \u2014 Kershaw lingered on the field, savoring his last moments at his longtime home, tossing baseballs to his children, embracing his pregnant wife, and smiling at the fans.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1219\">His wife, Ellen Kershaw, wore a jersey with his number 22 while expecting their fifth child.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1389\">One simple but powerful gesture: Kershaw turned to the stands, waved to the crowd, and took a final look around the stadium \u2014 a moment that moved many fans to tears.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1394\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1428\">3. Legacy and Significance<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1994\">\n<li data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1556\">\n<p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1556\">Kershaw is not just an outstanding pitcher: he has won three Cy Young Awards and was the 2014 MVP with a remarkable season.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1697\">\n<p data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1697\">His loyalty to the Dodgers for 18 years is rare in modern baseball, connecting him deeply with one team, one stadium, and one community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1865\">\n<p data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1865\">Saying farewell at his home stadium is symbolic: it\u2019s not just the end of a career, but a heartfelt thank you to the fans who have followed him from the beginning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1994\">\n<p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1994\">This moment marks a transition: records, memories, and emotions remain, even as a new generation of players takes the field.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"1999\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2026\">4. Lasting Emotions<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2291\">Under the stadium lights, though his final pitches may not have had the same strength as in his prime, Kershaw\u2019s presence was that of a complete man \u2014 devoted to his team, his family, and his fans. 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