Brandon Crawford pens heartfelt message on wife's 37th birthday; Giants legend's better half reciprocates love

San Francisco Giants legend Brandon Crawford penned a heartfelt note for his wife Jalynne April Crawford on her 37th birthday on December 26. The couple have been together ever since crossing paths for the first time on the campus grounds of UCLA.

Brandon played baseball with the Bruins while Jalynne was on the gymnastics team. She also won a bronze medal for Team USA at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. After dating for several years the couple finally got married in 2011.

Brandon Crawford took to social media on Thursday to wish his wife on her birthday with a sweet note that read:

"Happy birthday to my bestie! Thank you for being such a great wife, mother, and friend. We hope you feel all the love we have for you today 💗💗👉👈"

Jalynne was quick to react to the heartfelt post and reciprocated the love by commenting on the social media post.

"You’re my favorite gift, and the family we created! I feel special everyday because of you!!! ❤️😍 Love you sweetheart 😍❤️"

Screenshot of the comment from the post on Instagram

The couple exchanged vows in Kona, Hawaii on November 26, 2011. The wedding was attended by all their close friends and family members. The duo were blessed with their first child Braylyn in December 2012. Their second child Jaydyn was born in March 2014, and Braxton, the couple's third kid, was born in January 2016.

Brandon and Jalynne's fourth child Bryson was born in June 2018, and their youngest addition to the family, Jazlyn Jenn Crawford was born on October 14, 2023.

Together the happy family of seven resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. After 14 illustrious seasons in MLB, Brandon Crawford announced his retirement from professional baseball on November 27.

Brandon Crawford's wife penned a heartfelt note for the two-time WS champion husband on his retirement

Jalynne shared a post on social media showcasing Brandon Crawford's unforgettable moments spent in the last 14 years in the MLB after the Giants legend announced his retirement from the sport. The caption read:

"It was the most beautiful ride watching you live out your childhood dreams. I loved having a front row seat to every moment and memory with you! 🫶 Looking forward to this next chapter with our family! Thank you to the @sfgiants and @cardinals for everything!"

Crawford played 13 years with the SF Giants and his final season came with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024. Brandon is a two-time World Series champion and the most decorated shortstop in Giants history.