Two of America’s biggest sports names got people talking Friday night. Clayton Kershaw and
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Matthew Stafford usually grab headlines for their dominance in baseball and football, but this time the chatter wasn’t about that.
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Kershaw had the spotlight first, taking the mound at Chavez Ravine for his final regular-season home start, a 6-3 win over the Giants. The farewell was emotional, with fans in Dodger blue showering him with love. After 18 years, the three-time Cy Young winner and World Series champ is calling it a career at the end of this season, leaving behind a résumé that defined a generation of baseball in Los Angeles.
Among those in attendance was Stafford, who carved his own path to glory. From carrying the Detroit Lions for a decade to delivering a Lombardi Trophy to the Rams in 2022, his resume speaks for itself. And even with a big game against Philadelphia looming, he made the trip to Dodger Stadium to stand beside his closest friend, proving again how much the bond matters to both of them.
MLB’s official posted a clip of Stafford’s interview during the game with this caption: “MUST SEE: Matthew Stafford showed up for Clayton Kershaw’s final regular season start at Dodger Stadium The two are lifelong friends and have supported each other every step of the way during their illustrious careers 🥹.”
Of course, their history goes way back. Both grew up in Dallas, running around the same youth leagues. At Highland Park High, Stafford was the quarterback who slung touchdowns, while Kershaw shut down batters from the mound. Their paths split into different sports, but the bond never broke.
The friendship stretches back to Highland Park High School in Dallas, where Stafford and Kershaw were not only classmates but teammates. Their resemblance was so uncanny that even their moms occasionally mixed them up on the soccer field.
Years later, one’s a Super Bowl champ and the other a baseball legend, but the image of Stafford showing up for Kershaw’s farewell perfectly captured what’s always made their story resonate — two kids who never stopped rooting for each other.
“To be able to see him do it now, for so many years in LA, is incredible,” Stafford said during the broadcast. “I didn’t want to miss this.”
For fans, that moment hit hard. But also, the fact that they look so alike. Having strong resemblance.
Stafford and Kershaw’s ‘similar features’ caught fans by surprise
Both sets of fans have always been all in for this Matthew Stafford-Clayton Kershaw bromance. And back in October 2024, Al Michaels got the stick for mispronouncing Kershaw’s name. So, it’s not a surprise that the fans got too involved again when they saw Stafford in the stands, supporting his guy!
Both While Kershaw’s farewell start at Dodger Stadium had everyone emotional, the lookalike chatter quickly stole its share of attention. Fans online couldn’t help themselves once Stafford was shown on the broadcast. “They lowkey look alike 😅” one fan wrote, while another added, “They look like brothers.” The side-by-side shots only fueled the jokes.
People pointed out that both stars share the same kind of frame, similar facial features, and even hairstyles that match up more than anyone expected. So, as per the fans, the two were basically copies of each other. One fan put it perfectly: “Matthew Stafford looks more like Clayton Kershaw than Clayton Kershaw.”
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Of course, some fans admitted they got straight-up fooled (not really). On the post-game video, one person wrote, “For a split second I thought she was interviewing Clayton Kershaw 😂.” Another chimed in, “If Matthew Stafford was a baseball player, he would be Clayton Kershaw.” Yet behind all the jokes, there’s real history tying them together.
Kershaw chose the MLB. Stafford chose the NFL. But both carried Dallas roots and a friendship that started long before pro lights. Over the years, they’ve been seen showing up for each other’s biggest moments, never letting the connection fade. Add in the eerie resemblance, and it makes sense why the internet can’t stop buzzing. Two stars. Two legends. And now, one shared conversation across sports.