In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela took the baseball world by storm. His performance on the mound kicked off “Fernandomania” and he won the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season. As Southern California fans say goodbye to the Los Angeles Dodgers legend, who passed away on Tuesday, October 22, at the age of 63, here’s a look at his career in photos. Valenzuela’s death comes as the Dodgers prepare on Friday, October 25, to begin the 2024 World Series with a home game against the New York Yankees. Valenzuela, who pitched in the 1981 World Series the last time the Dodgers faced the Yankees in the Fall Classic, will be honored in the series.

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