Los Angeles – Emotions ran high at Dodger Stadium last night as the Los Angeles Dodgers held a special tribute to honor Hollywood legend Robert Redford, who passed away at the age of 89.
Before the first pitch, the stadium’s massive video board lit up with iconic moments from Redford’s legendary career – from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Natural, the baseball classic that many fans say made them fall in love with the game.
As Redford’s smiling face appeared, the entire crowd of more than 50,000 fans rose to their feet and broke into thunderous applause, with some chanting “SUNDANCE! SUNDANCE!” as a heartfelt tribute.
“He turned baseball into cinema. As Dodgers fans, we are grateful for that,” one fan said through tears.
The Dodgers players joined the moment of remembrance, with the team captain placing a baseball marked “For Robert” on the pitcher’s mound before the game. The Dodgers’ broadcaster delivered an emotional message:
“Tonight, we’re not just playing baseball – we’re celebrating a man who made this sport immortal on the big screen.”
The game opened with a powerful moment of silence, and when the final out was recorded, the Dodgers walked away with a win – something many fans called “a miracle for Redford.”
Hollywood and sports rarely intersect so deeply, but for Robert Redford – a lifelong baseball fan – last night at Dodger Stadium was truly a perfect goodbye.