The legendary Mexican baseball playeror Fernando Valenzuela joined a prestigious list of historic players of the los angele dodgerss, who likewise saw the retirement of their legendary bib in honor of what he did during his time at the Californian organization.
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The story is forever. No one else will use the number “34” in the Dodgers flannel. The last to occupy it was Fernando Valenzuela himself, who left in 1991, since then no one else has carried it again and now a lot unless someone can carry it on their back.
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Pee Wee Reese was voted into the Hall of Fame on this day in #Dodgers history. pic.twitter.com/GYJqwmcf0U
— Dodger Blue (@DodgerBlue1958) March 4, 2022
The one born in Etchohuaquila joins the Ring of Honor of numbers Retired on the Dodgers. Before they were honored Pee Wee Reese (1). Tommy Lasorda (2), Duke Snider (4), Gil Hodges (14), Jim Gilliam (19), Don Sutton (20), Walter Alston (24), Sandy Koufax (32), Roy Campanella (39), Jackie Robinson (42) and Don Drysdale (53), without leaving aside the announcers of the Hall of Fama, Vin Scully and Jaime Jarrín.
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We wish a happy birthday to Hall of Famer,@TommyLasorda! #LosDodgers ⚾️???????????? pic.twitter.com/qZ5r0uaKAG
— Los Dodgers (@LosDodgers) September 22, 2016
Los Dodgers of Los Angeles have not put the statutes to determine the withdrawal of a number, so this act in honor of the “Bull” must be highlighted even more since, with the exception of Jim Gilliam, the players who have seen the removal of their bib number have entered the Salón of Major League Fame. The Mexican still does not see that clear path towards Cooperstown, but without a doubt what has been done by the franchise of Los Angeles is something that the Sonoran it still stands out and is much more appreciated.
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#OTD in 2011, Edwin “Duke” Snider passed away at the age of 84. Here’s a painting of him with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948, which was used by @Topps last year in their 150 Years of Baseball set. pic.twitter.com/fOIAEP40TR
— Graig Kreindler (@GraigKreindler) February 27, 2020
DODGERS RETIRED NUMBERS
-Pee Wee Reese (#1. July 1, 1984)
The legendary shortstop was chosen to participate 10 times andn the All-Star Games. And he won two World Series. In 1952 he led the National League in stolen bases. He hit 126 home runs and had 885 RBIs.
-Tommy Lasorda (#2. August 15, 1997)
Dodgers Manager Los Angeles from 1976 to 1996 and Manager from 1973 to 1976. He was twice elected Manager of the Year in 1983 and 1988. He won two World Series in 1981 and 1988. Lasorda was the coach who knew how to take the Mexican Fernando Valenzuela.
-Duke Snider (#4. July 6, 1980)
played 16 seasons with the Dodgers. He was selected seven times to the All-Star Game. Currently, he remains the Dodgers’ top home run hitter with 389 and also leads the RBI category with 1,271.
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RIP Don Sutton, 75, solid and dependable @BaseballHall of Fame pitcher who won 324 games and recorded 3,574 strikeouts for @Dodgers and four other teams, then served as a popular @Braves broadcaster on TV and radio for nearly 30 years. #SABR bio: pic.twitter.com/juurYSYfQj
— SABR (@sabr) January 19, 2021
-Sandy Koufax (#32. 4 de junio de 1972)
The left-handed pitcher He was a Cy Young winner in the 1963 campaigns1965 and 1966, without forgetting that he won the MVP in 1963. He stood out because in his last years he had a 1.95 earned run ERA.
-Don Sutton (#20. August 14, 1988)
The right-handed pitcher spent 16 years with the Dodgers and posted a 233-181 record with a 3.09 ERA and 2.696 prescription chocolates. Today he is still the winningest pitcher in baseball history. California organization.
The rest of the Dodgers legends
Jackie Robinson (#42. June 4, 1972)
Jackie Robinson turned heads for becoming the first player Afro to perform in the Major Leagues. He won the Rookie of the Year award in 1947 and was the National League MVP in 1949. He was a six-time All-Star. And also every April 15 will be celebrated the anniversary of his Major League debut.
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Walter Alston’s professional baseball playing career may not have panned out, but his managerial tenure with the @dodgers was one for the ages. The four-time World Series winner and seven-time NL pennant winner was born #OTD in 1911. pic.twitter.com/bIpyCzaKQR
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) December 1, 2019
-Don Drysdale (#53. July 1, 1984)
He pitcher played with Dodgers from 1956 to 1969. He went 209-166 with a 2.95 ERA and 2,486 strikeouts. He seized the Cy Young in 1962.
-Roy Campanella (#39. June 4, 1972)
He played 10 seasons with the Dodgers between 1948 and 1957. He earned three National League MVPs and was an eight-time All-Star.
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Today, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier. Thank you, Jackie. #Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/jQEaXi3lkP
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 15, 2022
Walter Alston (#24. June 5, 1977)
Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1954 to 1976, during which time he won four World Series (1955, 1959, 1963, 1965).
-Jim Gilliam (#19. October 10, 1978)
During 14 years defended the Los Angeles flannel and he immediately became a first base coach, however, he suddenly lost his life in 1978 and for this reason the Dodgers did not hesitate to immortalize the baseball player, who died at just 49 years old.
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Don Drysdale was born on this day in 1936. The intimidating righty, who moved with the Dodgers to Los Angeles, won three World Series titles and the 1962 Cy Young Award. He also hit 29 home runs in his Hall of Fame career.
(National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) pic.twitter.com/sSMH8MKRZc
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 23, 2023
Other Dodgers Legends
-Gil Hodges (#14. June 4, 2022)
He played with the Dodgers, before called Brooklyn, from 1943. He was considered the best first baseman in the Major Leagues in the 1950s. He won three Gold Gloves, as well as three Series world.
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#OTD in 1921, Roy Campanella was born in Philadelphia, PA. Here’s a small painting of him at Wrigley Field in 1950, which was used in @topps’ 150 Years of Baseball card set last year. pic.twitter.com/xp5lolEwyI
— Graig Kreindler (@GraigKreindler) November 19, 2020
-Fernando Valenzuela (#34. August 11, 2023)
the mexican lefty He is the first player of Latin originor that he sees his number withdrawn in the Los Angeles organization. In his stint with the Dodgers he won a World Series title in 1981. He was drafted six times. To the Game of the Stars (1981-1986). He won the Cy Young Award in 1981. In addition to him getting Rookie of the Year in 1981, without neglecting his two Silver Slugger Awards (1981 and 1983) and a Gold Glove Award in 1986.
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