""I told Freddie [Freeman] I'm gonna try not to cry today," he said to a crowd of 52,703 who had assembled for yet another World Series parade, "but I don't know if that's going to work.""
""thank you,""
""Last year, I said I was a Dodger for life," said Kershaw, who announced his retirement on Sept. 18. "And today, that's true. And today, I get to say that I'm a champion for life. And that's never going away.""
Clayton Kershaw concluded an 18-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers amid an emotional World Series parade attended by 52,703 fans. His farewell season included a 3,000th strikeout on July 3, a final home-start victory on Sept. 19, and a championship clinched on Nov. 2. Kershaw was celebrated as a franchise-defining figure who elevated expectations, helped build a sustained period of success, and served as a cultural and community leader. He repeatedly expressed gratitude, declared himself a Dodger and champion for life, and drew comparisons to Kobe Bryant for his impact on Los Angeles.
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