Giants retire Jeff Kent's jersey during ceremony at Oracle Park
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The San Francisco Giants retired Jeff Kent's No. 21 jersey during a ceremony at Oracle Park on August 29. The event featured former teammate Barry Bonds, with whom Kent had a rocky past, sharing a warm embrace. In his speech, Kent expressed gratitude to his teammates and acknowledged Bonds' contributions to his success. He also recognized manager Dusty Baker and reflected on his time with the Giants, expressing pride in returning to the team. Kent’s son, Kaeden, who was recently traded to the Giants, also drew attention as he continues to make a name for himself in the minors.
- •Jeff Kent's No. 21 jersey retired by the Giants on August 29.
- •Ceremony featured Barry Bonds, with a positive exchange between former teammates.
- •Kent praised Bonds and manager Dusty Baker in his speech.
- •Kent's son, Kaeden, traded to the Giants, continues his minor league success.
- •Event took place during a doubleheader against the Diamondbacks.
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Giants Honor Jeff Kent With Number Retirement Ceremony
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Jeff Kent shines in spotlight during his Giants' jersey retirement ceremony
"Saturday has been a busy day for the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Not only are they playing a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks, they honored legendary infielder Jeff Kent by retiring his number in between the two games. Kent, 58, will become the 15th player to be honored in such a way by […] The post Giants Honor Jeff Kent With Number Retirement Ceremony appeared first on HEAVY.
"Jeff Kent, now a Hall of Famer, added another honor Saturday as the San Francisco Giants retired his No. 21 jersey in an Oracle Park ceremony. Among those he thanked: former teammate Barry Bonds.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:02 AMGiants Honor Jeff Kent With Number Retirement Ceremony
Saturday has been a busy day for the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Not only are they playing a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks, they honored legendary infielder Jeff Kent by retiring his number in between the two games. Kent, 58, will become the 15th player to be honored in such a way by […] The post Giants Honor Jeff Kent With Number Retirement Ceremony appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 4:29 AMJeff Kent shines in spotlight during his Giants' jersey retirement ceremony
Jeff Kent, now a Hall of Famer, added another honor Saturday as the San Francisco Giants retired his No. 21 jersey in an Oracle Park ceremony. Among those he thanked: former teammate Barry Bonds.
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