Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. He's also written three books about the Cubs, the latest is "Chicago Cubs Firsts."
As you have likely heard, Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela passed away late Tuesday, far too young at 63.
If you’re too young to remember Fernandomania, I hope this anecdote gives you an idea of how big a thing it was.
He was called up by the Dodgers late in 1980; he had not yet turned 20 years old. He made 10 relief appearances, gave up no runs and struck out 16 in 17u2154 innings.