R.I.P. Fernando Valenzuela

[shintoooo]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1848930562515615870

 

[shueman]

RIP

 

[musicFunsun]

Wow! RIP

 

[shintoooo]

63 years old is young his 64th was coming up next month.

 

[C-2]

They were just talking about him this morning on the news because today a well known artist started painting a large mural of him in E. LA today..geesh.

And at the office today we were also talking about him, "fernandomania" and also, "Mr October," from the last go-around years ago.

 

[Ziggy]

Sad...he was a gamer.
RIP

 

[Havasu Rehab]

RIP…

The story lines for this World Series continue to grow. Fernando pitched against the Yanks in the 1981 series. You best believe the Dodgers will be playing for more than just a World Series win.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

And right in the cusp of a WS with the Dodgers, that sucks.

 

[4Waters]

NOOOOOO!

I knew he wasn't in the best health lately but was hoping he could see the Dodgers win the World Series this year

 

[was thatguy]

Damn. That really and truly sucks.
I remember we all used to try to imitate him and his eyes.
All we ever managed to do was hit people with the ball.

 

[Vamodsquad]

RIP Sir.

 

[joecfd1]

A true legend… RIP!

 

[Ducksquasher]

God Bless...RIP.

 

[ChumpChange]

Was there for his Ring of Honor induction August 11, 2023.

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

RIP

 

[Willie B]

… those were some very entertaining years… Rest in peace kind sir…

 

[RVR SWPR]

Fernando will watch the WS with Tommy & Vin.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

RIP Legend

 

[RitcheyRch]

Sad news. RIP.

 

[TPC]

He was dapper looking in retirement. Last interview we saw he wasn't looking too good.
Sad, brought lots of fun and energy to the games and was a really good person, very family devoted.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Gave the Giants fits....Usually a very low scoring game for both teams.

RIP

 

[oldschool]

My FIL was good friend’s with Fernando and his family. I’ve met him a handful of times back when they golfed together at Montebello CC. I remember one time sitting there for HOURS drinking Miller Lite on ice listening to him tell stories. Man, 63 is too young.

 

[PRIMO]

El Toro......

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Absolutely hate everything about the Dodgers!

But loved watching him pitch back in the day!

RIP!

 

[rrrr]

Absolutely hate everything about the Dodgers!

But loved watching him pitch back in the day!

RIP!

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These are the memories I have. It was a fun time.

 

[NicPaus]

I don't know how many games I went to when he was pitching but it was a lot. We had season tickets and went to majority of the home games. It's been so long I would of thought he was older.

RIP

 

[BingerFang]

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Was there for his Ring of Honor induction August 11, 2023.

I was there that night as well. RIP!

 

[mbrown2]

Amazing talent...really helped to grow the Dodger fan base to the latin/hispanic community... man of few words but did his talking on the mound!

 

[Aces & Eights]

1981 was magical and Fernando was at the center of it. His pitching was awesome but he was a very handy pinch hitter too, used to get a big kick watching him. RIP #34

 

[rivrrts429]

Amazing talent...really helped to grow the Dodger fan base to the latin/hispanic community... man of few words but did his talking on the mound!

Not only a Latin influence in the Dodgers organization but the entire league.

As a little kid watching him play and learning the game he was larger than life to me to watch play the game.

The baseball community lost a great one and way too soon in life. 63 is still very young through my 45 year old eyes.

RIP Toro…