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Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez Donates Shoes To High Schoolers

Adrian Gonzalez
The holidays are a time of giving and giving back, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are always very active in the both.

Just in the past week, Andre Ethier was seen helping out in the community, and Justin Turner was seen on Twitter offering a Matt Kemp fan a new jersey. The Dodgers are constantly involved in charity and in the community throughout the year, however, it is a bit more special around this time of year. Even Dee Gordon was out representing the Dodgers the day he was traded to the Miami Marlins.



Adrian Gonzalez got into the giving spirit recently, donating Nike footwear to 200 students from Roosevelt High School. The students were a part of the Math, Science and Technology Magnet Academy.

Gonzalez talked about his generous act and why he did it via Ken Gurnick of MLB.com:

This holiday season, my wife Betsy and I wanted to connect with high school students who have focused on their studies all year long,” said Gonzalez. “Education and access to college is incredibly important, and I am grateful for any opportunity in which I can encourage students to achieve their academic goals.”

Gonzalez was already one of the most recognizable Dodgers, even more so now with the changes this offseason, and he sets an example for his teammates to do the same. He was the team’s representative for the Roberto Clemente award in 2013, and has been a big help in Mexico. The Gold Glove first baseman supports two youth fields in Tijuana, and recently made the rounds in Mexico when he accepted an award out there.

The children from Roosevelt that received the footwear are a part of the College Track program, which helps students from the beginning of high school through college graduation.

Vincent Samperio

Vince is currently the Associate Editor and Social Media Manager for Dodgers Nation. Hailing from San Pedro, CA and a student at Cal State Long Beach, Vince has previously written for the Daily 49er and LASF Magazine.

2 Comments

  1. My favorite Dodger! Way to go Adrian! Keep it up and make us Dodger fans proud! ?

  2. My favorite because my last name is Gonzalez I adopted hi as my son he spells it just like me that’s why I have his Jersey and my grandson gave another one for Christmas

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