Oct. 24, 2024 3 AM PT
Followers come out to pay tribute to the late Fernando Valenzuela.
His journey from a small city in Mexico to rousing success in Main League Baseball impressed generations of followers and created a seismic shift within the demographics of the Dodgers fan base.
His unorthodox pitching movement, distinct physique and seemingly mysterious aura left an indelible mark on folks from all walks of life, whether or not it was Los Angeles’ Latino neighborhood grappling with the displacement created when the Dodgers constructed their stadium, Mexican immigrants and their households or artists impressed by his wizardry on the mound.
Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela died Tuesday at age 63. He’s survived by his spouse, Linda, 4 youngsters, seven grandchildren and prolonged household.
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Followers depart candles outdoors Dodger Stadium for former Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. 
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Followers depart candles outdoors Dodger Stadium for former Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela who handed away. 
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Sergio Juarez stands outdoors Dodger Stadium to pay tribute to the Fernando Valenzuela, late Dodgers nice. 
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Ricardo Jaramillo of Echo Park introduced his Fernando Valenzuela jersey to a makeshift memorial on the gates of Dodger Stadium to recollect Fernando Valenzuela. 
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A mural that includes Fernando Valenzuela on Sundown Blvd. close to Dodger Stadium. 
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Followers positioned flowers and candles on the gates of Dodger Stadium to recollect Fernando Valenzuela at a makeshift memorial. 
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Memorial grows on the entrance to Dodger Stadium memorializing former Dodger Fernando Valenzuela. 
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Followers place candles, Mexican flags and different items at Dodger Stadium to honor Fernando Valenzuela. 
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Occasions)
