Since the departure of Fernando Valenzuelateams and public figures from all sports and even politics have sent messages through social networks to say goodbye to one of the greatest personalities that our country has produced in the field of sports.
One of these examples is the vice president and Democratic candidate of the United States, Kamala Harrispaid tribute to Valenzuelathe emblematic Mexican pitcher of Los Angeles Dodgers and of the Big Leagues who died last Tuesday at 63 years old.
” Fernando Valenzuela He was a baseball legend who united a generation of baseball fans. Dodgers in collective joy, emotion and amazement,” he wrote on the social network X.
“He inspired countless young baseball players in United States, Mexico and throughout the world to pursue their own greatness. As a player, commentator and Angeleno, Fernando Valenzuela “He left an indelible mark on our nation,” he added before sending his condolences to the pitcher’s families.
The Bull Valenzuela was a key piece for the title of the Dodgers World Series in 1981 and became an idol in Los Angeles and especially from the Latin community with the Fernandomania.
Valenzuela played with the Dodgers during 11 yearswhere he won 141 parties, lost 116 for one effectiveness 3.31 in 331 games played.
Furthermore, after his debut with solo 20 yearswon the award Cy Young and recognition of National League Rookie of the Year. It was also included in the Dodger Stadium Ring of Honorbecoming the fourteenth persona to join the exclusive club. The group is now made up of 15 personas with the inclusion of Walter O’Malley.
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The Mexican left-hander was admitted a few weeks earlier to a hospital in Los Angelsthe news about his state of health was a secret, until the night of the October 22 since the USA It was confirmed that he had died.
Valenzuela said goodbye to the 63 yearsleaving the most important legacy that a Mexican has given for the MLB.
He remains the top game winner among Mexican pitchers in the Big Tent at all times with 173. In addition, it still has the brands among Mexicans in the Big Leagues of games initiated 424, complete games 113, shutouts 31, innings pitched 2,930.0 y strikeouts 2,074.
