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Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela remembered for having ‘the heart of a lion’ at his funeral

LOS ANGELES — Fernando Valenzuela was remembered for “having the heart of a lion” throughout his stellar pitching career with the Los Angeles Dodgers during a funeral highlighting his Catholic faith on Wednesday. Valenzuela died on Oct. 22 at age 63, three days before the Dodgers began their eventual run to the franchise’s eighth World Series championship, beating the New …

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Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela remembered for having 'the heart of a lion' at his funeral

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Family, friends and fans pay tribute to Fernando Valenzuela at public funeral mass

LA Times

Pallbearers wheel out the casket of Fernando Valenzuela as a fan in a Valenzuela jersey looks on during the funeral mass on Wednesday. “He was a great man, a great baseball player and he meant a lot to Los Angeles and to our people.” Dodgers Remembering Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela | 1960-2024 A look back at the life and career …

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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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2 months, 1 week 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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2 months, 2 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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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers fans pay tribute to beloved former pitcher Fernando Valenzuela

NPR

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, 2 weeks ago

A Cultural Icon: Remembering Fernando Valenzuela's Impact on Mexican Americans in Baseball

Associated Press

The article highlights the cultural impact of Fernando Valenzuela, a Mexican-born baseball star who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Valenzuela was a beacon of hope and inspiration for the Latino community, inspiring future generations of athletes. His rise from humble beginnings to stardom in the U.S. was remarkable, and he became a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans. Valenzuela's impact …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers Dugout: Remembering Fernando Valenzuela

LA Times

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Fernando Valenzuela started pitching for the Dodgers at the end of the 1980 season, and even though I attended all three season-ending games against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium and he pitched in two of those, I sadly don’t remember his appearances at all. The poem was titled “Fernando, the …

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Fernando Valenzuela, baseball star who inspired ‘Fernandomania’, dies aged 63

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Legendary Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Passes Away at 63

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Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who inspired the term 'Fernandomania,' has died at 63. He won the NL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards in 1981 while playing for the Dodgers. Valenzuela's rise from humble beginnings to stardom in the United States was remarkable, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest pitchers of his era.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

LA Times

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Linda and his family.” Continue reading here Plaschke: Fernando Valenzuela was the man who connected L.A. to the Dodgers Hernández: Fernando Valenzuela exuded quiet pride, understated dignity and a high baseball IQ Photos | Remembering the life of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela Latino fans recall the …

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2 months, 2 weeks 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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2 months, 2 weeks 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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1 year, 4 months ago

Latino fans recall the importance of Fernando’s Dodgers career

LA Times

Enrico Fernando Valenzuela wasn’t named after the legendary pitcher, but he became a Dodgers fan anyway. “He was a gentleman and he treated my dad like he was a king,” Muñoz, whose father passed away last year, said of Valenzuela. “He just means a lot to me.” At precisely 6:34 p.m and accompanied by mariachi, Valenzuela walked onto the field …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Photos: Dodgers finally retire Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34

LA Times

For decades, Fernando Valenzuela‘s No. 34 Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela talks about his number being retired by the team before the official ceremony at Dodger Stadium on August 11, 2023. In other sports there’s players that create buzz, but that’s going to be hard to parallel what he did.” Los Angeles Times veteran photographer Jason Armond was on hand to …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Dodgers are finally retiring Fernando Valenzuela's number

LA Times

It is more than digits on a uniform, it is a symbol of community, a monument to connection, a deep blue landmark that has long bonded a city and its baseball team. “The single question I get asked more than any other is, ‘When are you going to retire Fernando’s number?’” said Stan Kasten, the Dodgers’ president and chief executive, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

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

LA Times

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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3 years, 3 months ago

The last wave of Fernandomania played out in Texas, where fans rushed to see a legend

LA Times

Fernando Valenzuela pitched for the Midland Angels, the Angels’ AA affiliate, in 1991 and drew nearly 6,000 fans to the ballpark. A few days later, in Little Rock, Ark., Valenzuela’s start added $10,000 worth of ticket sales plus a presumed increase from concessions, money that was oxygen for Texas League teams sometimes choked by economic constraints. “We roped off the …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Greatest moments in Dodger history No. 8: Fernandomania

LA Times

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. “I truly believe that there is no other player in major league history who created more new fans than Fernando Valenzuela,” longtime Dodgers Spanish broadcaster Jamie Jarrin said in a 2006 Dodger Magazine interview. 25: Mike Scioscia’s 1988 NLCS homer About that bizarre Cody Bellinger homer Several readers emailed me to …

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5 years, 5 months ago

Fernando Valenzuela officially becomes a ‘Legend of Dodger Baseball’

LA Times

The first few cheers came well before the official ceremony started. But on the night the Dodger legend officially joined the “Legends of Dodger Baseball” –- becoming the third inductee into the franchise’s new honorary club –- his presence alone was enough to draw a swarm of adoring fans. “If it wasn’t for you guys sitting in the stands,” Valenzuela …

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Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela remembered for having ‘the heart of a lion’ at his funeral

Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela remembered for having 'the heart of a lion' at his funeral

Family, friends and fans pay tribute to Fernando Valenzuela at public funeral mass

Public funeral for Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela set for Wednesday morning

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

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

Dodgers fans pay tribute to beloved former pitcher Fernando Valenzuela

A Cultural Icon: Remembering Fernando Valenzuela's Impact on Mexican Americans in Baseball

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

Dodgers Dugout: Remembering Fernando Valenzuela

Fernando Valenzuela, baseball star who inspired ‘Fernandomania’, dies aged 63

Legendary Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Passes Away at 63

The Sports Report: Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

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

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

Latino fans recall the importance of Fernando’s Dodgers career

Photos: Dodgers finally retire Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34

Dodgers are finally retiring Fernando Valenzuela's number

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

The last wave of Fernandomania played out in Texas, where fans rushed to see a legend

Greatest moments in Dodger history No. 8: Fernandomania

Fernando Valenzuela officially becomes a ‘Legend of Dodger Baseball’