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Remembering Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on Latino LA

Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

By Madeleine Brand • Oct 23, 2024 • 1 min read

Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Remembering Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on Latino LA

Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Remembering Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on Latino LA

Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

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