The 2025 MLB season has come to an end, and with it, a great era for the Los Angeles Dodgers has officially ended with Clayton Kershaw – the pitching legend, the heart of the Dodgers for nearly two decades – officially retiring. This news has left fans everywhere shocked, but also full of respect and emotion.
Kershaw, 36, has stepped onto the field for the last time in a Dodgers uniform, where he has spent almost his entire career. With 3 Cy Young Awards, 8 All-Star appearances, 1 World Series Championship and countless pitching records, Kershaw has become an irreplaceable symbol in the history of the team and MLB. But beyond the numbers, what fans will always remember is his fighting spirit, loyalty and great heart.
Shortly after announcing his retirement, Kershaw sent an emotional letter of gratitude to Dodgers fans, posted on the team’s official social media pages:
“I don’t know where to begin, but my gratitude to you is endless. From the day I first stepped foot on the Dodger Stadium field, until today, you have been my inspiration, my motivation to never give up. The moments of winning and losing, the tense games, all became worth it because of the love you have for the team and for me. I have given everything I have, and I hope I have brought joy and pride to you – as you have brought to me over the past 17 years.”
This gratitude immediately spread strongly in the Dodgers fan community. Thousands of comments were filled with love and respect: “Clayton, you are a symbol of the Dodgers and of us”, “Not only a great player, but also an example of loyalty and humility”, “Every time we see you on the field, we see the pride of Los Angeles”.
Fans were moved not only by Kershaw’s brilliant career, but also by the sincere and profound way he thanked them. During his 17 years playing, Kershaw was always a model of patience, resilience and dedication – and now, as he leaves the field, those values are still intact, spreading to the next generation of fans and young players.
Kershaw’s teammates could not hide their emotions either. A source in the Dodgers locker room shared: “No one can replace Clayton in our hearts. He was not only a teammate, but also a leader, a role model of professionalism and loyalty. Even when he retired, the way he thanked his fans brought everyone to tears.”
And as Kershaw said, love and pride are not just about titles or records, but also about the bond between players and fans – a strong, sincere and timeless bond. Kershaw’s simple but emotional words not only closed his legendary career, but also opened an immortal symbol in the hearts of every Dodgers fan.
Clayton Kershaw has retired, but the love, respect and moments he brought will live on forever in the hearts of Dodgers fans – as in the emotional letter of gratitude he sent to everyone.
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