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Dodgers icon Fernando Valenzuela cause of death revealed

LA Times

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela speaks during a news conference ahead of his jersey retirement ceremony on Aug. 11, 2023, in Los Angeles. It was just last month when 63-year-old Fernando Valenzuela, the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher who sparked Fernandomania, died from an undisclosed illness. The latest details come three weeks after Valenzuela’s death and days after …

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Fernando Valenzuela, recordado por tener ‘el corazón de un león’ en su funeral

LA Times

El arzobispo José H. Gómez saluda a Linda Valenzuela tras el funeral de su esposo, el ex pitcher de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles Fernando Valenzuela, en la catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, el miércoles 6 de noviembre de 2024. LOS ANGELES.— Fernando Valenzuela fue recordado el miércoles por “tener el corazón de un león” a lo largo …

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Public funeral for Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela set for Wednesday morning

LA Times

A public funeral Mass for Fernando Valenzuela — beloved Mexican-born pitcher, Dodgers legend and the inspiration for “Fernandomania” — will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. His death left Dodgers fans in mourning across Los Angeles, and Valenzuela was remembered numerous times during this year’s World Series …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Happy birthday, Fernando!’ Fans call for Valenzuela statue at Dodger Stadium

LA Times

Fernando Valenzuela would have turned 64 on Friday. Coming from a small town in Mexico, Valenzuela helped expand the Dodgers’ fan base to include a large portion of L.A.’s Latino population decades after many members of that community were forced out of their homes in Chavez Ravine to clear the way for Dodger Stadium. “Fernando, popularly known as “El Toro”, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Scioscia on Fernando Valenzuela: ‘You could see his leadership in the clubhouse’

LA Times

Fernando Valenzuela had a screwball, but he certainly wasn’t one. He knew what he could do and he let his pitches do the talking.” Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda talks with starting pitcher Fernando Valenzuela and catcher Mike Scioscia in 1981. Fernando said, ‘OK, but you block it.’ “I said I would, Fernando threw the perfect dirt screwball, the guy swung …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

In Fernando Valenzuela’s hometown, mourning and memories of how ‘The Lefty’ got his start

LA Times

In April 1981, four of Fernando Valenzuela’s brothers — Daniel, left, Avelino, Francisco and Manuel Valenzuela — visit the field in Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico, where they learned to play baseball. “It’s hard to believe, no?” El Zurdo — “The Lefty” — would be Fernando Valenzuela, the youngest of 12 children from this desert hamlet in northwest Mexico who would corral …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Saturday Sports: Dodgers win Game 1 of World Series; remembering Fernando Valenzuela

NPR

Saturday Sports: Dodgers win Game 1 of World Series; remembering Fernando Valenzuela NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele recap the Dodgers' Game 1 win in the World Series, and reflect on the life of pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: It's World Series time, and it's time for sports. SIMON: A grand slam climax to the first game of …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers fans pay tribute to beloved former pitcher Fernando Valenzuela

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Dodgers fans pay tribute to beloved former pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Fernando Valenzuela, one of the most beloved former pitchers of the Los Angeles Dodgers, died this week. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: First game of one of the most anticipated World Series in memory had an ending for the history books last night - a grand slam - to win the game …

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2 months ago

Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans

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Con burritos, banderas y flores, la entrada de Dodger Stadium se ha convertido en un altar a Valenzuela

LA Times

La entrada de Dodger Stadium se ha convertido en un altar improvisado en honor a Fernando Valenzuela, exlanzador legendario de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles en los años ochentas y que falleció este martes a la edad de 63 años. Julia Méndez, originaria de Sonora, México, sostiene un burrito que cocinó para Fernando Valenzuela mientras camina entre recuerdos de béisbol, …

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2 months ago

Robert Vargas began Fernando Valenzuela mural on the day the Dodgers great died. It’s become an altar

LA Times

Robert Vargas had barely wrapped up his first day of work on a Boyle Heights mural honoring Fernando Valenzuela on Tuesday night when he heard the news that the beloved Dodgers pitcher had died at age 63. “I was a kid when all of this was happening and I just know that he is someone that is inspiring to not …

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2 months ago

Fans at Dodger Stadium and around L.A. honor Fernando Valenzuela

LA Times

Lifelong Dodger fans Manny Acosta, 59, and his brother, Jose Acosta, 60, sit on Vin Scully Avenue, just feet away from the shrine at the Dodger Stadium sign dedicated to the life of Fernando Valenzuela. Manny Acosta sits in the “Dodger Dodge,” his truck wrapped in Dodger blue featuring the team’s logo and an image of Fernando Valenzuela pitching. “I’m …

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Remembering Dodgers pitching star Fernando Valenzuela who died at age 63

NPR

Remembering Dodgers pitching star Fernando Valenzuela who died at age 63 The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday night that pitching star Fernando Valenzuela has died. Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela has died at the age of 63. And for 11 seasons in LA, his very unique pitching style, where he'd look up at the sky right before he …

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2 months ago

Column: Why Fernando Valenzuela’s magic should ensure him a spot in the Hall of Fame

LA Times

That was the nickname fans bestowed upon Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela early in his career. Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda played him until his once-powerful left arm hung like a torn rubber band — yet another overworked, underappreciated Mexican in Los Angeles. The Dodgers brought Valenzuela back in 2003 as a color commentator for its Spanish language broadcasts but never leaned …

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Photos | Remembering the life of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela

LA Times

Considered one of the greatest pitchers in Dodgers history, Fernando Valenzuela‘s impact stretched beyond a World Series title and his accomplishments on the mound. Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela raises a magnum of champagne after the Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros to clinch the National League West Division title on Oct. 12, 1981. Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela delivers during Game 1 …

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Fernando Valenzuela was the man who connected L.A. to the Dodgers

LA Times

Fernando Valenzuela literally roped me into his life. Valenzuela put “Los Angeles” in front of “Dodgers.” He welcomed the many folks that had long felt alienated by the Dodgers’ land-grabbing arrival in 1958. Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela twirls a rope in front of members of the Riata Ranch Cowboys Girls at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 2, 1985. Baseball scout Mike …

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Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela, who changed MLB by sparking Fernandomania, dies at 63

LA Times

His journey from a small town in Mexico to rousing success in Major League Baseball inspired generations of fans and created a seismic shift in the demographics of the Dodgers fan base. “It is the most puzzling, wonderful, rewarding thing I think we’ve seen in baseball in many, many years,” Vin Scully exclaimed on the air after the fifth of …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Unforgettable Fernando Valenzuela and K-Rod were Dodgers’, Angels’ top September call-ups

LA Times

Fernando Valenzuela raises a bottle of Champagne as the Dodgers celebrate their National League West win against the Houston Astros on Oct. 12, 1981. Fernando Valenzuela, the rookie left-handed pitcher from Etchohuaquila, Mexico, led the Dodgers to a World Series championship and won Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards. Like Valenzuela and the Dodgers, the greatest September call-up …

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1 year, 4 months ago

The Dodgers have retired Fernando Valenzuela’s number. Does he have a path to Cooperstown?

LA Times

For the Dodgers, the No. Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela races catcher Mike Scioscia during the team’s first full workout after the 1981 players’ strike ended on Aug. 1. “But I think Fernando should be in the Hall of Fame because even though his numbers aren’t extraordinary and he didn’t pitch a lot of years, what he did for baseball no …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Tribute songs for Fernando Valenzuela

LA Times

In 1981, when Fernandomania first swept the country, I was 7, ignorant about the controversy surrounding Chavez Ravine or the Dodgers’ keen financial interest in finding a player to attract disaffected Latino fans. This disco-laced, midtempo salsa track is a popurrí, mashing up “La Bamba” with “Sonora Querida,” “Máquina 501” and “El Moro de Cumpas,” all shout-outs to Fernando’s home …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Fernando Valenzuela’s number retirement celebrated by Jaime Jarrín and Julio Urías

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Fernando Valenzuela throws out the ceremonial first pitch during the 2022 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. “This,” the Dodgers’ recently retired Spanish radio voice said after the team announced it would retire Fernando Valenzuela’s No. They could have done it several years ago.” Dodgers Spanish-language announcer Jaime Jarrín, left, talks to former player and broadcast partner Fernando Valenzuela before …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Jaime Jarrín has seen every big Dodgers moment in L.A.: Here are his fondest memories

LA Times

Legendary Dodgers Spanish broadcaster Jaime Jarrín, who is retiring after this season, offers up his top Dodgers moments since they came to Los Angeles. Sandy Koufax’s perfect game I’ve seen three perfect games. Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela and Ron Cey exchange a high-five after Game 3 of the 1981 World Series against the Yankees. Sandy Koufax clinches the World Series …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Fernando Valenzuela has fond memories of his brief stint with the Angels 30 years ago

LA Times

Fernando Valenzuela throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 12, 1991, in his second and last appearance with the Angels. “There was a lot of expectation for what I was going to do.” Thirty years later, Valenzuela’s tenure with the Angels is nothing more than a footnote in franchise history. “If his name was Fernando O’Brien, we still …

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3 years, 6 months ago

The Times podcast: Why Fernandomania still matters

LA Times

Listen to this episode of The Times: Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Google In 1981, Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Fernando Valenzuela uncorked a full-fledged revolution. Baseball, Los Angeles, Latinos, sports — none have been the same since Valenzuela dominated batters four decades ago. Even if you don’t like sports, even if you’re a Yankees fan or — heaven …

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Dodgers icon Fernando Valenzuela cause of death revealed

Fernando Valenzuela, recordado por tener ‘el corazón de un león’ en su funeral

Public funeral for Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela set for Wednesday morning

‘Happy birthday, Fernando!’ Fans call for Valenzuela statue at Dodger Stadium

Mike Scioscia on Fernando Valenzuela: ‘You could see his leadership in the clubhouse’

In Fernando Valenzuela’s hometown, mourning and memories of how ‘The Lefty’ got his start

Saturday Sports: Dodgers win Game 1 of World Series; remembering Fernando Valenzuela

Dodgers fans pay tribute to beloved former pitcher Fernando Valenzuela

Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans

Con burritos, banderas y flores, la entrada de Dodger Stadium se ha convertido en un altar a Valenzuela

Robert Vargas began Fernando Valenzuela mural on the day the Dodgers great died. It’s become an altar

Fans at Dodger Stadium and around L.A. honor Fernando Valenzuela

Remembering Dodgers pitching star Fernando Valenzuela who died at age 63

Column: Why Fernando Valenzuela’s magic should ensure him a spot in the Hall of Fame

Photos | Remembering the life of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela

Fernando Valenzuela was the man who connected L.A. to the Dodgers

Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela, who changed MLB by sparking Fernandomania, dies at 63

Unforgettable Fernando Valenzuela and K-Rod were Dodgers’, Angels’ top September call-ups

The Dodgers have retired Fernando Valenzuela’s number. Does he have a path to Cooperstown?

Tribute songs for Fernando Valenzuela

Fernando Valenzuela’s number retirement celebrated by Jaime Jarrín and Julio Urías

Jaime Jarrín has seen every big Dodgers moment in L.A.: Here are his fondest memories

Fernando Valenzuela has fond memories of his brief stint with the Angels 30 years ago

The Times podcast: Why Fernandomania still matters