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Dodgers Legend Fernando Valenzuela Useless at 63

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Fernando Valenzuela, the long-lasting Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher turned staff Spanish broadcaster, has died, the staff introduced Tuesday night time.

The legend performed 17 seasons in MLB … with a lot of his tenure spent with the Dodgers, who he helped to win a World Sequence in 1981, when L.A. defeated the New York Yankees.

The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. pic.twitter.com/MXeBlDzDWJ

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 23, 2024
@Dodgers

The Mexico-born celebrity grew to become the primary participant to win the Rookie of the 12 months and Cy Younger in the identical season! An almost unmatchable feat.

As TMZ Sports activities beforehand reported … earlier this month, the Dodgers introduced Fernando wouldn’t return to his position with the staff’s Spanish broadcast crew this season, saying he was taking time to deal with his well being.

Fernando Valenzuela

The staff made the stunning announcement a number of days after he abruptly left the mic on September 24 in opposition to the San Diego Padres.

However, regardless of what appeared like a probably critical medical scenario, there was discuss Fernando can be again subsequent season … which was music to the ears of Dodgers followers.

Sadly, Fernando will now have to observe from up above … as his beloved staff will face the Yankees within the World Sequence beginning Friday.

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With the information breaking, Dodgers nation is crushed … from staff execs to the loyal fanbase.

“He is without doubt one of the most influential Dodgers ever and belongs on the Mount Rushmore of franchise heroes. He galvanized the fan base with the ‘Fernandomania’ season of 1981 and has remained near our hearts ever since, not solely as a participant but additionally as a broadcaster. He has left us all too quickly,” staff president and CEO Stan Kasten mentioned.

We’re deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of former Dodgers nice Fernando Valenzuela.

“Fernandomania” swept by means of baseball in 1981 when the 20-year previous rookie sensation started the season 8-0 with a 0.50 ERA. The lefthander capped off his unbelievable 12 months by successful each the… pic.twitter.com/a28H5Cptox

— MLB (@MLB) October 23, 2024
@MLB

Main League baseball additionally issued an announcement, saying, partially … “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela.”

Valenzuela was a 6-time All-Star, and has essentially the most wins (173) and strikeouts (2,074) of any Mexican-born pitcher. He spent the final 22 years as a Spanish language broadcaster for the Dodgers, who retired his No. 34 in 2023.

At the same time as a younger man, he was a star. “Fernandomania” swept by means of baseball in 1981 when the 20-year-old rookie sensation started the season 8-0 with a 0.50 ERA.

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Fernando was 63 … and is survived by his spouse Linda and 4 youngsters, Fernando Jr., Ricardo, Linda and Maria Fernanda, and 7 grandchildren.

R.I.P.

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