Aug 7, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) smiles at an MLB game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports
Vlad Guerrero Jr. grew up watching his dad play for the Angels in Los Angeles. But there was another Hall of Famer playing in L.A. that little Vladdy watched very closely as well.
As the Blue Jays take on the Angels this week in Los Angeles, Vlad Jr. will be honouring his childhood hero, the late great Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and his daughter Gianna, by wearing these specially-designed cleats during the games.