Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers legend, dies
His 17 seasons in the Major Leagues led to inspire the phenomenon called 'Fernandomania.' He was 63 years old.
Fernando Valenzuela
Mexican Fernando Valenzuela, one of the best pitchers in MLB history and one of the great legends of the Los Angeles Dodgers, died at 63 after spending several weeks in a Los Angeles hospital. He inspired the Fernandomania phenomenon during his time in the major league.
The news was confirmed by the California team through its social media profile: "Fernandomania forever.”
MLB also posted about Valenzuela's death.
Valenzuela's death comes three days before the start of the World Series, where his Dodgers will face the New York Yankees. MLB announced that the Mexican legend will be honored before the first game begins.
In addition to playing for the Dodgers, Valenzuela also played for the Baltimore Orioles, the Philadelphia Phillies, the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals. He also spent some time on several teams in the Mexican baseball league.
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