Overview

• Fernando Valenzuela, a legendary Dodgers pitcher from Mexico, passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 63.
• Valenzuela's 'Fernandomania' captivated baseball fans in the 1980s, as he became the first player to win both the Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in the same season.
• His influence extended beyond the field, significantly boosting the Latino fan base for the Dodgers and Major League Baseball.
• Despite not being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Valenzuela's contributions to the sport were honored with the retirement of his number by the Dodgers.
• Valenzuela's legacy is remembered through his impact on the Latino community and his role as an inspiration for young athletes.