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LOS ANGELES — Gabriel Iglesias vividly remembers his last visit to Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers were battling the Boston Red Sox in the 2018 World Series. Iglesias doesn't remember if there were any home runs, any amazing plays on the field or even who won. But he does remember what he ate. "They had these nachos that they served in a helmet," Iglesias said, the recollection sparking an instant ...
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is photographed with his beloved dogs Risa and Vinnie, on the field at Dodger Stadium, in Los Angeles, on March 29, 2022.

LOS ANGELES — Gabriel Iglesias vividly remembers his last visit to Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers were battling the Boston Red Sox in the 2018 World Series. Iglesias doesn't remember if there were any home runs, any amazing plays on the field or even who won.

But he does remember what he ate.

"They had these nachos that they served in a helmet," Iglesias said, the recollection sparking an instant smile. "Of all the things going on, I was really excited about the nachos in the helmet."

When the comic, 45, returns to the ballpark May 6 and 7 to perform his comedy show, he'll likely have a lot more to remember than nachos, or any other treats from the snack bar, because he'll be making history.

Iglesias, or Fluffy, as he's more commonly known, will be the first comedian to perform at Dodger Stadium. His sold-out stand, which is being taped for

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