Wife Kelly Celebrates Matthew Stafford’s Old Friend Clayton Kershaw on Winning the World Series in His Last MLB Season

Samnur Reza | 02/11/2025
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There were plenty of tears, the happy kind, in Los Angeles today… as the Dodgers pulled off the rare feat of going back-to-back in the World Series. But those tears hit a little harder because longtime ace Clayton Kershaw threw his final pitch in Dodger blue after 18 incredible seasons.

At 37, Kershaw couldn’t have scripted a better farewell to his MLB career, though plenty of fans would love to see him stick around a little longer. With all those strikeouts, three World Series titles, and countless memories (good and bad), we wouldn’t blame those fans either.

Still, it’s time for the lefty legend to hang up his spikes. Tributes have naturally been pouring in from all corners of the sports world, including from LA’s own Kelly Stafford, wife of Rams QB Matthew Stafford.

Kelly recently shared a few photos from the championship celebration, including a “Thank you Clayton” post filled with a slew of heart emojis, showing love to her husband’s longtime friend.

That’s right, Matthew and Clayton are childhood friends who grew up together in Dallas. They even graduated from the same Highland Park High School, where Matthew was the varsity quarterback and Clayton played center. Although, of course, Clayton felt more at home on the mound than on the gridiron.

While Matthew was drafted by Detroit, he eventually made his way to LA in 2021, reuniting with his old friend. He’s been frequently spotted at a Dodgers game, including at one before the Rams’ Week 3 matchup against the Eagles on the road. And you have to admit, the resemblance between the two is pretty uncanny, right?

That said, Kelly also shared a video of Clayton celebrating the win with his wife, Ellen, and their two kids.

 

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One has to imagine what it must feel like riding off into the sunset with a happy family and three championships on his back. Chills!

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Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).

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