A sad day for sport after learning that the legendary Fernando Valenzuela He died after being hospitalized this month for an unspecified health problem, they reported. Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dodger legend was 63 years old.
The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. pic.twitter.com/MXeBlDzDWJ
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 23, 2024
The native of Mexico was the first (and so far only) player to win the Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in the same season (1981). He is considered by many to be an icon of Major League Baseball (MLB) after his time there and his loss had a deep impact even in the NFL.
These were the farewell messages for the deceased star:
NFL Mexico
The NFL account in Mexico published the following message about the Tour Valenzuela:
“The NFL Mexico family joins in mourning the sensitive death of Fernando Valenzuela, one of the greatest Mexican athletes in history who represented us in @MLB_Mexico
Rest in peace, Toro.”
The NFL Mexico family joins in mourning the sensitive death of Fernando Valenzuela, one of the greatest Mexican athletes in history who represented us in @MLB_Mexico
Rest in peace, Toro. pic.twitter.com/LGIBsblUOe
— NFL Mexico (@nflmx) October 23, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers moved to Los Angeles a few years ago, so it didn’t take them long to join the former baseball player’s farewells.
“Fernando was an inspiration to Mexican and Latino communities everywhere and the heartbeat of an entire city. Our hearts go out to the Valenzuela family, the Dodgers organization and everyone who knew and loved ‘El Toro’ 💙”
Fernando was an inspiration to Mexican and Latino communities everywhere and the heartbeat of an entire city. Our hearts are with the Valenzuela family, the Dodgers organization and everyone who knew and loved “El Toro” 💙
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) October 23, 2024
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams, who also play in Los Angeles, stated the following:
“The Rams are saddened by the loss of Fernando Valenzuela, icon of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Valenzuela.”
The Rams are saddened by the loss of Los Angeles Dodgers icon Fernando Valenzuela. Our sincere condolences are with the Valenzuela family and friends.
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) October 23, 2024
People from the union of journalists who cover the NFL also gave their message after the news:
Andrew Siciliano
“RIP, legend.
“Time to win the World Series.”
R.I.P., legend.
Time to go win the World Series.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 23, 2024
Mike Silver (The Athletic)
“Oh, man. Growing up in Los Angeles and experiencing Fernandomania was incredible. My thoughts are with his loved ones. Rest in peace.”
Oh man. Growing up in LA and getting to experience Fernandomania was incredibly cool. My thoughts are with his loved ones. Rest in peace.
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) October 23, 2024
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