Dodgers icon Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

Legendary pitcher turned Dodgers broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela has died at 63.

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[chrisschumacher]

As a Mariner fan, what a huge loss to the baseball community. Great family man, great player, even better person. RIP Senior Valenzuela.

[deborahconkle]

Unassuming. In other words loved the game and didn’t feel he needed the fanfare ❤️What a special man he is .

[jomarielopez]

Southern California girl watching Fernando pitch in R.I P. Fernando Valenzuela.

[Silence_Duder_Gooder]

Wow, I just got up and noticed this story in my feed and couldn't believe it.

And right before the World Series starts?

God speed El Toro!

[stanphilipps]

Great player, even better person. Humble, caring & unselfish. Not only promoted the game of baseball to another level but more importantly, brought communities closer together in a tough world. RIP Fernando.👃👃👃

[oscare]

A big legend 😢 we want a movie about his life.

[jazzywayz]

Dodger fan since 1983. I saw him pitch a few times. Very sad. Dodgers have a destiny now, to win it all for Fernando. We shall see his number patches on their sleeves.

[josemojicaperez]

Mourning day in LA... and of course; our country and Sonora lost a one of their most beloved sons.


Descanse en paz Fernando Valenzuela.

[deborahconkle]

Rest easy, Fernando ❤❤❤ God bless you sir, utmost respect ❤️

[quirvic]

Pónganse su jersey ..como un homenaje ya es una leyenda que Nunca Morirá!!

[WydAArsenalRoundupNews]

Fernando was more then a super star pitcher, he help heel the wounds of the past between the Mexican American Community and the Dodgers organization. For years the Mexican American Community had no interest of attending Dodgers games. In fact since 1962 of Opening Day members of Mexican American Community boycotted Dodgers games. But that all changed 22 years after The Battle Chavez Ravine in 1959. When Fernando arrived in Los Angeles he become the Mexican American Community new hero. The Dodgers gave them someone who respected Mexico American Community. It was like a removal of pain that finally ended. Since then the Mexican American Community filled up Dodgers stadium. I hope one day the Dodgers will find another Mexican picture that will continue where Fernando left off.

[CarolinaPuertoRico]

Que en paz descanse Fernando Venezuela 😢😢😢😢😢😢⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾

[sstarkey]

He is a legend in all of America! RIP, sir. This is so sad.

[darrelhoyt]

West, Mays, walton, west.... I'm 67 and to all the young kids out there, cherish and remember what you watch in regards to watching great sports moments. I've seen so many, and in regards to Valenzuela, listening to him on the radio with Vin Scully broadcasting do you think you never think of it ending. But life moves on. Thank you Fernando for all the memories that you gave us especially the fantastic start you had when you pitch all those shutouts and actually went nine innings!!❤😢

[joseluismares-ibng]

VIVA FERNANDO EL TORO VALENZUELA DESDE TIJUANA BC MEX

[submaz]

Great to see and hear Laura Diaz, past anchor in ABC Channel 7, after Anne Martin, another beloved personality there. In homage to Fernando and the Fernandomania.

[juanitacastillo]

Un hombre humilde🙏❤️ TODO UN CABALLERO!!! Campeón entre campeones ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏dep, sentido pésame a toda su muy amada familia en California y en Hermosa Sonora Querida ❤️🇲🇽🇺🇸🙏

[dianasun]

Our deepest condolences to Fernando Valenzuela families and Dodgers owners and players and fans. We are going to really missed you. May you rest in peace Fernando in heaven. Now you are going to be in the big blue heaven as your new home. God we are asking you to watch over his wife Linda and his families that she reminds strong for them. While she and the families goes through this difficult times. Especially, their grandchildren’s. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[SmittyRu]

Rest In Peace Fernando Valenzuela 💙⚾️3️⃣4️⃣🐂 El Toro.

[eduardoE]

El Toro Valenzuela que desato la Fernandomanía con los Dogers alla por 1981 y que formo parte por muchos años de los tres mejores deportistas de Mexico que pusieron en alto al pais junto con Hugo Sanchez y JC Chavez, q.d.e.p.🙏😥