Dodgers’ World Series Championship Shirts Purportedly Feature Signatures From the Texas Rangers
What Happened?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing scrutiny after fans noticed that the official World Series championship shirts feature signatures from players on the Texas Rangers, their opponent in the 2010 World Series.
The shirts, which were sold at the Dodger Stadium team store and online, are emblazoned with the signatures of several Dodgers players, including Clayton Kershaw, Mookie Betts, and Justin Turner.
However, fans quickly noticed that some of the signatures did not match those of the Dodgers players. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the signatures belonged to players on the Texas Rangers, including Josh Hamilton, Nelson Cruz, and Ian Kinsler.
Dodgers' Response
The Dodgers have not yet publicly commented on the issue. However, a team spokesperson told ESPN that they are "aware of the situation and are looking into it."
Fan Reaction
Fans have expressed outrage and disappointment over the mistake. Many have taken to social media to voice their concerns, with some calling for the shirts to be recalled.
Additional Details
- The shirts were manufactured by Majestic Athletic, the official uniform supplier for Major League Baseball.
- The shirts were sold for $50 each.
- The Dodgers won the 2020 World Series, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in six games.
The incident has raised questions about the quality control measures in place at Majestic Athletic and the Dodgers organization.
It is unclear at this time what action the Dodgers will take in response to the error.
Conclusion
The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing criticism after fans discovered that the official World Series championship shirts feature signatures from players on the Texas Rangers.
The team has not yet commented on the issue, but fans have expressed outrage and disappointment over the mistake.
It remains to be seen what action the Dodgers will take in response to the error.
