Dodgers Broadcaster Howie Rose Expresses Disappointment Over Sandy Koufax‘s Seating at World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Howie Rose publicly voiced his displeasure Tuesday night regarding the seating arrangement at Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, specifically the placement of Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The incident sparked immediate reaction online, with many fans echoing Rose’s sentiment that a baseball icon deserved a more prominent position.
The seating choice, occurring at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025, has ignited a debate about prioritizing celebrity status over honoring baseball legends. Koufax, a Dodgers icon who led the team to multiple championships and threw a perfect game in 1965, was relegated to the second row while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex occupied front-row seats. Lakers part-owner Magic Johnson was also seated in the second row. This situation underscores the increasing influence of celebrity culture within major sporting events and raises questions about respecting the history and figures that built those traditions.
Rose’s comments came during the broadcast, quickly gaining traction on social media. “I’m just saying, I don’t get it,” he reportedly stated, expressing his frustration with the arrangement.
Game 4 of the World Series, which saw the Toronto blue Jays tie the series at 2-2, also drew a star-studded crowd including LeBron James, brad Pitt, Sydney Sweeney, and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Markle shared photos and videos from the game on Instagram, including a post with Johnson and a video labeled “Date night.”
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