Kershaw is a devout Christian, though unlike Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, he is hardly in your face about it. Kershaw and Tebow are two highly famous young professional athletes who outwardly approach their strong faith in markedly different ways.
If there is a showy, look-at-me aspect to Tebow and his kneeling in prayer on the football field and near zeal off it, Kershaw is more understated in his approach, if no less sincere.
I’ve never heard him bring up God in postgame interviews or seen him point to the sky after a big strikeout. Yet, I still have a clear understanding of his commitment.
“I think everybody has different approaches to it,” Kershaw said. “For me, everything I do has a purpose to it beyond what’s in this lifetime. At the same time, on the field I have a job to do and that’s what I’m focused on.
“I guess you could say I’m a little more understated than Tim is. Not to say either one is wrong, that’s just kind of my personality a little bit.”
Indeed, even if it’s not exactly his way, Kershaw admires Tebow for using his high-profile platform to bring attention to his faith.
“I have a lot of respect for Tim,” Kershaw said. “I don’t know him personally, but I think what he’s doing is special. I think what he’s trying to do should be recognized, in whatever way that you try to do it. He’s playing football but I think there’s more to it than that.
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1. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: January 18, 2012 at 02:35 PM (#4039472)I am waiting for Karnak to give the question.
I am waiting for Karnak to give the question.
What is a lefty rag*, a ragtag bunch, a raggedy lefty arm, a rag-armed lefty and a lefty in rags?
* I have no idea, but I'm sure someone's called it that at some point.
NICE!
[Dodger audience responds with boos.]
SOSHnac: May your only sister's hind quarters be used to feed the multitudes.
Ed: HWARR HAR HAR HAR
Frank McCourt: As today's date is June 20th, I hold in my hand the last pay envelope.
[Dodger audience is silent, having left in the middle of the bit.]
I doubt this is true of Kershaw.
There's a nice 2011 Topps card teaming Koufax and Kershaw (I have one):
http://www.checkoutmycards.com/Users/FoxVintageCards/Cards/Baseball/2011/Topps_Diamond_Duos_Series_2/DD30/Sandy_Koufax_Clayton_Kershaw/5406718
Is Tebow really a huge showoff with that post-TD action?
Yes, even if he isn't trying to be. It's no different than Sammy Sosa's hop or a touchdown dance. It's a planned celebration type of thing that is showy. Anyone who defends Tebow, doesn't have the right to rag on other people for being showy.
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