Fernando valenzuela cause of death

Fernando Valenzuela, the left-handed Dodgers pitcher who took Los Angeles by storm in the s, has died at The club announced the news Tuesday on social media. Fernandomania forever. In his official rookie year, which began when he was just 20, Valenzuela won the National League Cy Young Award and was named NL Rookie of the Year, becoming the first player to do so in the same season.

He was also the MLB strikeouts leader, becoming the first rookie to achieve that mark.

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Strange coincidence: Beginning Friday, the Dodgers and the Yankees will face each other in the World Series for the first time since Valenzuela had a memorable pitching motion which included a look skyward at the top of his wind-up. That, plus his youth, dominance and appeal to the Latino market made Valenzuela perfect for Los Angeles. Crowds flocked to see him.

Valenzuela played for the Dodgers for 10 years before moving on to a series of teams that included the Angels, the Orioles, the Phillies, the Padres and the Cardinals. He retired in Fernando Valenzuela captivated the baseball world in Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram.

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