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Dodgers Host Bobblehead Night Honoring Kobe Bryant on Aug. 8

The giveaway honored his deep Los Angeles legacy with a Lakers-Dodgers crossover figurine tied to his No. 8 jersey number.

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Aug 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Bianka Bryant prepares to throw the first pitch before the game against Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • On Aug. 8 the Dodgers distributed 40,000 free Kobe Bryant bobbleheads to the first ticketed fans at Dodger Stadium
  • The limited-edition figure shows Bryant in his No. 8 Lakers jersey holding a baseball bat as a nod to his passion for baseball
  • Vanessa Bryant attended with daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri to continue the family’s role in the annual tribute
  • Eight-year-old Bianka threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Freddie Freeman and six-year-old Capri led the crowd’s “It’s time for Dodgers baseball” call
  • Los Angeles backed the celebration with a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays that bolstered its NL West lead