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.
Valenzuela’s meteoric rise with the Dodgers in 1981 ignited “Fernandomania”, creating a bond between the Dodgers and Latino fans that continues to run strong more than four decades after his major-league debut.
Valenzuela played 11 seasons with the Dodgers, winning a World Series title with the team in 1981. He also threw a no-hitter with the Dodgers in June 1990.
After leaving the Dodgers in 1991, he played for the Angels, Orioles, Phillies, Padres and Cardinals before retiring in 1997.