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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Murals Popping Up All Over Los Angeles

Ohtani murals are beginning to pop up in Los Angeles

Thomas Murray

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Murals Popping Up All Over Los Angeles
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Quickly after signing the largest sports contract in the world, Shohei Ohtani's presence is already being seen in the Los Angeles area.

It's almost been two weeks since the reigning two-time American League MVP signed with the Dodgers. Already, artists are painting murals across the city honoring him.

The first Ohtani mural popped up in Manhattan Beach. Another is located at Prociety, a hat store in the fashion district of Downtown Los Angeles.

Both murals were created by Los Angeles artist Jonas Never, who has created tons of murals honoring athletes across Los Angeles including Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly — who even posed with his mural — and former Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant.

Los Angeles has a long history of honoring local legends with large-scale art. From creative statues and paintings to graffiti-inspired murals, L.A. has always embraced its cultural icons for public display.

While Ohtani has never actually played in a game for the Dodgers, the impact he is making across the city is already impressive. He's well on his way to solidifying himself as a Los Angeles sports icon for years to come.

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Thomas Murray
THOMAS MURRAY

Thomas works as a staff writer for Inside The Dodgers. He received his B.A. in Journalism from Cal State Long Beach in 2022. While in college, he undertook various roles such as being a sports editor for the Daily 49er, a sports anchor for Beach TV, and a high school sports writer for the Long Beach Press-Telegram. Recently, he served as an editor for the Rox Pile. His favorite Dodgers of all time include Shawn Green, Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts

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