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Clayton Kershaw in Africa

This was a very cool article on Kershaw's trip to Africa with his wife and seeing how the truly poor live. From the New York Times, so I didn't want anyone to miss it.

With so much talk about "self-absorbed professional athletes" I thought it was refreshing.

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It good to ses some one do something good. And full themselves.

by Musicfan4 on Feb 28, 2011 2:36 PM PST reply actions  

Thanks!

I was waiting for a follow-up story on this! Really great story. I think this has put Clayton as my favorite Dodger!

"If your Mr. October, I'm Mr. Spring, Summer and Winter!" - Tommy Lasorda to Reggie Jackson

by Ego Crusher! on Mar 4, 2011 12:05 PM PST reply actions  

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