Fernando Valenzuela Los Angeles Dodgers 1981 Away Baseball

Fernando Valenzuela was only twenty years old when Tom Lasorda chose him as the Dodgers' opening-day starting pitcher in 1981. Born in the remote Mexican town of Etchohuaquila, the left-hander had moved to the United States less than two years before. He became an instant icon, and his superlative rookie season produced Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards--and a World Series victory over the Yankees. Forty years later, there hasn't been a player since who created as many Dodgers fans.

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Mexican Fernando Valenzuela is now officially a living legend; the LA Dodgers to retire number 34 - The Yucatan Times

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