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Dodgers great Orel Hershiser joins roster of Hollywood Walk of Fame stars
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway Hershiser was a key player in the Dodgers' 1988 championship season and was named World Series MVP.
A ceremony was held in Hollywood to honor Dodgers great Orel Hershiser with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hershiser was a key player in the Dodgers' 1988 championship season and was named World Series MVP. The ceremony featured speeches from several notable figures, including retired Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Sports broadcaster Bob Costas emceed the event, which took place near Highland Avenue in Hollywood. Further details about the ceremony and Hershiser's achievement are available from NBC Los Angeles .
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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