Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela passed in October, but his legacy prevails to this day.
The Dodgers icon played 17 seasons in MLB from 1980-91 and 1993-97. Although he played for six different clubs, he spent the most time with the Dodgers.
In Los Angeles, he became the first player to win Rookie of the Year and a Cy Young in the same season.
Dodgers Nation’s Antonio Curiel highlights Valenzuela’s mural in Boyle Heights, where fans expressed how influential “Fernandomania” was for the city of Los Angeles.
Edward James Olmos, an actor and activist, detailed the history of Valenzuela’s impact on both the community and Dodgers organization.