1981 World Series Game 3 (Yankees vs. Dodgers, Fernando Valenzuela throws complete game)

Fernando Valenzuela goes nine frames in the Dodgers 5-4 win over the Yankees to earn their first win of the series

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[pandersonnike]

This is what MLB needs to do more. Uploading full classic games, and especially when the moments make sense. The 81 World Series this week makes sense, but the passing of Fernando Valenzuela makes tons of sense for younger fans to see how great he was in 1981.

[ckSport]

Classy move MLB.. love that you posted this today.

[channingbloom]

A complete game in the World Series is such an amazing feat. Rest in peace Fernando.

[katemarieeee]

After the news of Fernando's passing last night, i was looking for this and could only find clips. I'm glad you posted this in its entirety. 🙏 Rest in peace Fernando.

[gabrieldusk]

I was 5 years old living in Echo Park a couple of blocks away from Dodgers Stadium. I recall the cheers and the glow of the stadium lights in the sky.

[permexbagger]

20 years old . 149 pitches . 9 innings, 7 shut out. That’s insane !!!!

[teddy-ezzt]

The Dodgers will win the World Series for Fernando Valenzuela 💙

[soundofmitchell]

I’m 29 years old and this is such a treat to watch. This game is 14 years before I was born the only people I know on the field are dusty baker and Dave rhigetti because I’m a giants fan. Super cool to see these teams and learn about some legends I didn’t know about

[MrBlazemaster]

Peace be upon the Valenzuela family and Fernando's friends.

Rest easy el Rey

[michaelmelman]

I was 9 years old and in little league when they played this game, we loved Fernando not only because he was great, but also because the dodgers station in Los Angeles, KTTV channel 11, broadcasted all of Fernando's starts on TV, as it was much different back then and hardly any home games were televised.

[moon-zp]

149 pitches! That's incredible. In today's game he would have been taken out in the 5th inning.

[JohnSmith-zlrz]

The guy that makes me Dodgers fan Rest in Peace!

[fabiogermanico]

Descansa en paz, Fernando. No habrá otro beisbolista mexicano como tú. Gracias por todas las satisfacciones que le diste a Mexico y a los Dodgers, del que soy aficionado gracias a ti. Duele mucho tu partida.

[texasjason]

HALL OF FAME FOR VALENZUELA DO IT POSSIBLE MLB 🎉🎉🎉🎉⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[severinlourenco]

As a Yankee fan, Fernandomania was amazing in the early 80s, while I was in high-school, after winning in 77, 78, I wasn't too upset with Fernando and Dodgers winning in 81, miss that era 😊.

[hateusernames]

thank you for this classic World Series game especially with El Toro Valenzuela.
Descansa en paz Fernandomania

[Johnclayton]

We lost the best pitcher of the early 80'1 in Fernado Valenzuela May he rest in peace. And let it be known Fernando brought the Latino community to the Dodgers and brought a sweet taste to what was bitter the Dodgers wouldn't have the fan base they have with him "If you have a sombrero throw it to the sky" Vin Scully Now let's watch greatness

[jordanperosiel-williams]

Rest in Peace Fernando... Another baseball legend gone too soon

[bengolfs]

Vintage Fernando Valenzuela. Without this win, the Dodgers lose the series. This was a must win, and he came through.

[rallyden]

That year, as a youngster in jr. high, Fernando gave me and others so many thrills and happy moments. He instilled a feeling of hope and positivity in me. Thank you Fernando. Rest in Peace.