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Baseball Mourns as Dodgers Legend Who Passes Away at 63
Clear Facts
- Fernando Valenzuela, legendary pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, passed away at the age of 63.
- Valenzuela was renowned for his 1981 season, winning both the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards, and leading the Dodgers to a World Series victory.
- He leaves behind his wife, four children, and seven grandchildren.
The baseball world is in mourning following the death of Fernando Valenzuela, an iconic figure in Major League Baseball and a revered Los Angeles Dodgers legend. Valenzuela passed away on October 22 at a Los Angeles hospital, leaving behind a legacy that transcends statistics and accolades.
Valenzuela’s career was marked by an extraordinary 1981 season that saw him become a household name. At just 20 years old, the left-handed pitcher began his rookie season with an impressive 8-0 record and a 0.50 ERA, a performance that sparked “Fernandomania” and captured the hearts of fans across the nation.
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela,” the MLB said in a statement, reflecting the widespread grief felt across the baseball community.
Valenzuela’s contributions to the Dodgers were pivotal, particularly during the 1981 World Series when the team defeated the New York Yankees. His achievements that year included winning both the National League Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award, making him the first player to accomplish this feat in the same season.
Despite his untimely departure from his role as a commentator for the Dodgers’ Spanish-language broadcasts in September, Valenzuela’s impact on the sport and his fans remains indelible.
The Dodgers organization expressed their sorrow, stating, “The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela.”
Valenzuela’s passing comes at a poignant time for the Dodgers, as they prepare to face the Yankees in the World Series once again. His legacy, however, will continue to inspire future generations of players and fans alike.
Valenzuela is survived by his wife, Linda, their four children—Fernando Jr., Ricardo, Linda, and Maria Fernanda—and seven grandchildren. His family, alongside his devoted fanbase, mourns the loss of a true legend in the sport.
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Bob
October 27, 2024 at 8:00 am
The ONLY THING that matters when you die is whether you know the Lord Jesus Christ or not. If you don’t, you will end up in Hell, but if you do you will end up in Heaven. Those are the ONLY 2 options of where you go when you die.
David
October 27, 2024 at 10:17 am
Was he vaxxed?! Speak up.
Midnite Rider
October 27, 2024 at 3:38 pm
Of course he was.But they will never tell you that. I feel sorry for all the sheeple that took it out of the fear they made out of the plandemic.(c0vId nineteen). You only had a 1% chance of dying from it. But the vax has been proven to be deadly.It’s all part of their depopulation agenda.They want to depopulate the world’s population by 60%.