Remembering Fernando Valenzuela 1960 - 2024

[@RobRobert]

time to win the world series for Fernando 🙏 RIP and Go Dodgers!

[@johnnygutierrez9855]

That would be awesome

[@genelieselenatorres24]

& it's gonna happen 🎉

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

Yes it will😮😊​@genelieselenatorres24

[@ChrisN-q9l]

And a little child shall lead them...go Blue!

[@Anahi_.0-r6m]

We wonnn🎉🎉

[@BrazenNL]

Man, he was the reason I knew about the Dodgers and fell in love with baseball, all the way from The Netherlands. I even asked my parents to bring me a Dodgers outfit when they went to LA, which I wore during practice. RIP, my hero.

[@dmg-smokey]

This one hurts bad. I was a kid going to Dodger games with my dad during Fernandomania. We were at the no hitter in 1990. So many fantastic moments and memories. He was such an icon. His impact culturally and on the game is legendary. Fernandomania Forever. Rest in power, El Toro 💙

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

This guy made me a Dodgers fan FOREVER! Thank you, Fernando!

[@stevenmullens511]

Thanks for the memories. 1981 was a great year to be a Dodgers fan, R.I.P.

[@BFun95]

Field of Dreams will finally experience... Fernandomania

[@georgevillanueva2437]

I remember when he came and spoke at San Fernando High School when I was in 10th grade. Viva Fernando!

[@lozano40]

Greatest Mexican born pitcher in the history of baseball! True legend! 🔥

[@elizabethvalenzuela4425]

Nuestro Toro! Nuestro héroe! Nuestra leyenda! Por siempre que viva la Fernandomania! Hermosos recuerdos. Que descanse en Paz nuestro Fernando Valenzuela. Que Dios lo tenga en Su gloria.

[@califormula1f1fromanaverag36]

When I worked for the San Diego Padres, we always had Dodgers fans take over Petco Park. When you talked to the Dodgers fans, you would ask the ones who were local to San Diego why they would root for LA and not the home team. Every single one would tell you they had a father, mother, granddad, grandmother, uncle, aunt, older cousin etc. that got into baseball because of one name. Fernando. He was the patron saint of Mexican baseball and to this day, there are Dodgers fans in San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco, Arizona and all over this country because of him. Fernando Por Siempe.

[@Zennofobic]

San Diegan born and raised but never watched baseball. I could name about 4 padres and about 12 Dodgers, much like Fernando was to Mexicans and latinos Shohei is that way with Asians. Started watching this year and was totally caught up in everything having to do with the Dodgers but I started watching for Ohtani and got caught up in everyone's story lines Freeman, Mookie, Teoscar love that Dave Roberts is from San Diego we're the same age haha... anyways San Diegan here and a Dodger fan.

[@NikkiScatch84]

I’m a giants fan who has high respect for dodger legends. May he R.I.P.

[@alescalante491]

I was 10 and I attended that opening day with my classroom from Montebello Park Elementary! You will be missed El Toro! RIP #34

[@johnnyboyjohns2930]

Thank you, Fernando, for being part of my memories in this life. Thank you, for your love of the game. Rest in His peace and Blue Heaven 😔🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JamesDavidWalley]

This one really hurts. I was born in L.A. and followed the Dodgers during the first part of my youth, but then we moved away and I eventually became attached to the team from my new home. I returned to Los Angeles for school in 1979, just in time to witness the rise of Fernandomania and the improbable World Series championship of 1981. Of course, I was familiar with many Dodgers stars, but Fernando was the first who was younger than me. He will always be "the kid," as far as I'm concerned, and it seems unimaginable that he's gone while I'm still here.

[@mrdodgers88]

Lost my childhood hero and words can not describe his importance,inspiration and influence Rest Peaceful Mr Valenzuela...I tried but I could never look into the sky and pitch like you...VIVA EL TORO 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@LukeKreig-nu6us]

Let’s go Yankees.

[@kallusive8986]

@@LukeKreig-nu6uswhere you at now bud? Whomp whomp……

[@miterca]

💔 Heartbroken..QEPD 🙏🏽🕊

[@michaelbaucom4019]

I'm a Giants fan, but, you had to love Fernando. RIP

[@HOusEoFsiERRa]

Rest in peace, Fernie! 💙

[@NPC_125]

Rip Fernando Valenzuela, a dodger legend always in the hearts of the dodger fans. You have became one of the great dodger legends. Rest in peace Legend

[@oscare76]

A big big lenged!!, 😢 how many generations we grew up in those 80’s. With Michael Jackson, madona, all metal bands and ofcurse Fernando Valenzuela!, RIP Fernando

[@luvbaobingz9170]

I grew up watching him as a Huge lifelong Dodger fan. As a Latina I am so proud we had representation on the field at Dodger stadium. I can remember how excited my father would become when Fernando would be pitching the game. It was contagious There where never ever be anyone like our Fernando. My heart hurts for his loss. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family and the Dodger organization and all Dodger fans and even just fans of great baseball. Forever a Legend! 💕💙💕

[@markroberts928]

So long for now, legend. Thank you for literally everything you did for my boys in blue.

[@gargantuaism]

I cannot think of a more exciting time to be a Dodger fan in LA than 1981 during FERNANDOMANIA.

[@johnnygutierrez9855]

I was to young to fully understand the mania but the pride in my mothers face to see a fellow Mexican reach the highest level of baseball said it all every strike out she would pump her fist 😔

[@lindaminton]

My mother wasn't Mexican but my grandchildren are and my oldest asked me why I was crying and I told her Fernando Valenzuela passed away my mommies favorite Dodger❤

[@OhJustSomeRandomGuy]

Went out there for celebration they did for him last year, wasn't expecting that would be the last one they'd have while he was alive. :( RIP.

[@ivangomez123]

Farewell to my paisano Fernando “El Toro” Valenzuela. My grandparents, my parents and my uncles spoke about his greatest performances. Now the Dodgers must win this World Series for him.

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

The Dodgers will win the World Series😊watch😮for Fernando😊🎉

[@neoneherefrom5836]

First Dikembe now this. Some of the most colorful characters in sports history have been departing lately. :(

[@objetty11]

Shine on Fernando Valenzuela, shine on....Aloha

[@muskyman3238]

RIP, Fernando, from a fan of Canada

[@donghakwon-y2t]

Rest in piece my legend. Please stay in Dodger blue’s heart

[@TdawggLA]

I still remember being a kid during Fernandomania. What a great time. 8 shutouts. But 8 complete games? Unheard of in today's game

[@MP_Original]

Viva Dodgers, viva Fernando Valenzuela😢

[@aeneasdodge9876]

Doyers vamonos !!!! I grew up dodgers fan in Albuquerque dukes dukes dukes rip let win this . I was 9 when he pitched the no hitter so yeah let’s go doyers

[@cjay6664]

Rip nando you were one of the all time greats

[@92retsekoj]

Goodbye for now legend. Rest in blue heaven for eternity.

[@jaimemorelos448]

Much love Fernando we will never forget you thank you for all of the memories 😢

[@SORINIDAGOT]

Rest In Peace legend

[@royermontblanc7607]

Ha escrito su nombre con letras de Oro en la historia de los Dodgers. Su legado perdurará para la posteridad. Q.E.P.D. 😢

[@itsmfnathan]

Let’s go win this for Fernando 🐐 Rip Toro

[@catfishcave379]

Vin Scully always said it best: “… and a little child shall lead them.”

[@neoneherefrom5836]

From a Met fan, rest in peace, Icon.

[@Nonsensicl]

Bro, you dont have to say “as a ___ fan, rip”. It doesnt matter. RIP no matter what

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

​@Nonsensicl bro can't help it 😮he's a Mets fan😮😅RIP Fernando😢Fernandomania🎉

[@neoneherefrom5836]

Y’all missing the point lol

[@Nonsensicl]

@@neoneherefrom5836 i know the dodgers just beat u guys in the CS

[@neoneherefrom5836]

@@Nonsensicl this is how you react to someone paying their respects to an iconic dodger? You should be ashamed of yourself.

[@AdrianCasillasR]

Long live El Toro 🇲🇽

[@fabsmit9873]

RIP Fernando Valenzuela. It was a family event every time he pitched and it was so exciting! I'm sure the Dodgers can find more than 3 minutes and 24 seconds worth of video of one of the greatest Dodgers who ever played!

[@AnthonyLopez-h8f]

Fue alguien importante en los dodgers ❤❤❤

[@edwardortizjr.9802]

🙏 RIP Fernie, the Dodger Nation is gonna miss you 🙏

[@longbell7152]

MLBを全く知らなかった私でも彼の顔と名前を知ってた。彼は偉大な選手だったんですね。残念です。彼に2024年のワールドシリーズを見て欲しかった。

[@themediaonlychangestheweak3486]

Arigato gozaimasu, 🇲🇽🌎🇯🇵

[@TheSuey]

Fernando will power the dodgers to beat the Yankees!!

[@HappyAmerican]

Tonight's win was for you, Fernando! From Freddie to Fernie! I know Valenzuela is smiling down from Heaven tonight along with Vin Scully! 💙💙💙

[@DSMTheEditor]

When the Dodgers become Los Doyers 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 forever our legend

[@JAVIERRODRIGUEZ-pj6kl]

Thanks to my Father I got to see him play. Toro changed many lifes.

[@MangoGelato-m6l]

In Memorium 💙 Dodgers WIN 💙 For the El Toro 💙

[@GrumpyGrobbyGamer]

I was at the no hitter in 1990 for my brother’s bachelor party. Fernando was the King of LA in the 80’s.

[@kinglobo80]

we need to win for El toro 34 😢😢 may he rest in peace, made me love the Dodgers and proud to be mexican

[@vikingjerome2438]

Patron Saint Fernando 💙

[@anakinskywalker2545]

Rest Easy El Toro thank you for Uniting Our people back to Dodger baseball you will forever be in our hearts🇲🇽💙

[@JUST-ye5cn]

지구 반대편에 사는 저조차도 알고 있을 정도로 그는 대단한 업적을 남기신 우리팀에 위대한 선수입니다. 이제는 삷이라는 직업에서 은퇴하고 영원한 안식을 취할때 입니다. 편히 숴세요

[@javieribarrondoprendes4478]

Uff, cuantas alegrías nos dio el gran Fernando Valenzuela a mi papá y a mi

[@sr1gloves726]

Rip to my favorite all time player I also just made my own tribute video on him

[@waltersalas1791]

As a kid, I met Fernando in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico because my uncle played for Los Mayos de Navojoa. Fernando just happened to be there during the off season in 1981. He was a great person. He signed a ball for me. Many years later, I saw him again at Montebello golf course and I told him the story of meeting him as a kid, he just smiled and said What a small world. RIP 34

[@genelieselenatorres24]

Wow! 🎉

[@SusieHawkins-hd1iq]

❤ and heartfelt condolences to Fernando’s family and Dodger Nation…. Lasting respect & admiration from this Detroit Tigers fan. 😢🙏💔

[@rediscoveryrecords1348]

Ah thats so sad. I hope this brings a new level to his appreciation. HOF. If other races are put in because if their impact. Fernando is the example for his people. Put him in. Sombrero in the sky

[@selinacastillo7185]

I was 14 years old when I watched him play for the first time. He was SPECTACULAR. RIP Toro.

[@williamdunphy352]

Narrated by Charley Steiner.

[@TimelapseSends]

💙💙💙

[@loyalLAfan]

He was LA 😢

[@andro9727]

0:44 thats my city Oxnard they reppin on the banner crazy how much Valenzuela was known and loved.

[@or1750]

QEPD #34 Fernando.

[@joshmellon7269]

I'm an east coast Yankee fan but I remember Fernandomania!! It was real and it was special!! RIP Fernando, thanks for the all the memories and great vibes!!

[@catopwnzify]

Listening to Rick Monday and Charlie Steiner is like no other on the AM radio. It’s just a soothing voice I recommend more people do so. Broadcasting is an art.

[@LosAngelesHomie1986]

En Paz Descase Fernando El Toro Valenzuela 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@valentinlira1567]

I think this is the time to make a movie ❤

[@megalon73]

My all time favorite Mexican Baseball player ever known. I'm so glad he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. the story in 30 for 30. is truly a story muse be look again and again. RIP Fernando. We love and well miss you. LET'S GO DODGERS.

[@MCUnited95]

Que viva siempre El Toro 🙏🏻🇲🇽 we’ll miss you in LA Fernando!

[@fabianmarquez6407]

Bravo Fernando, gracias por ser mi Ídolo, mi inspiración.

[@dianasun5099]

We definitely going to missed you Fernando. You are always in our prayers. Rest in peace and let the perpetual light shine upon in the big blue heaven. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ResentGhost]

Rip

[@jamessifsof6901]

When my dad was going to school in 1964 living in Riverside, we went to a Dodgers game. I was 6 years old. Born and raised in Alaska, I don't even remember seeing a baseball game before that. I have been a Dodgers fan ever since. RIP El Toro. Thanks for the memories.

[@Se0what]

Fernandomania was before my time but his impact will forever be felt. Loved his look up to the sky and used to emulate him as a pudgy little league pitcher. Love you fernando

[@cesarreyes9225]

Q.E.P.D 🙏🙏😅

[@EduardoBorbon]

De Etchohuaquila para el mundo

[@themediaonlychangestheweak3486]

Gracias hermano. 🇲🇽🌎⚾⚾

[@ScottBrowning-v4c]

Here's to one of greatest pitchers in baseball history; southpaw, Fernando Valenzuela. I grew up watching him, and he had one heck of a presence about him. Plus, I always his admired his ability to pitch and help the Los Angeles Dodgers win game after game. Along with that he always represented his Latino community with honor and respect. I don't think you could have another athlete like him. Rest in peace Fernando, and I hope to meet you in the afterlife.

[@joeynumbers33]

💙

[@lagodifuoco313]

Baseball had never seen anything like it before or since. I lived in Southern California as a youth during Fernando Mania. It's undescribable.

[@MartinRodriguez-jn5gw]

RIP

[@lindaminton]

We loved Fernando, my mom was his biggest fan. ❤

[@tallmike6598]

Thank you for the memories. RIP El Toro

[@146_ChinoMexicano]

Man.... I was so worried about the World Series but i didn't realize he passed away from yesterday. He's a great legend pitcher that i couldn't even be like him. Wish i could've met him in person earlier to teach me how to pitch Fly high Toro, y Viva Mexico! 🇲🇽

[@catopwnzify]

Why you worried man? Enjoy the moment we are world champions of the National League. Enjoy being surrounded by family and friends in these amazing times.

[@146_ChinoMexicano]

@@catopwnzify/ Yeah you right 👍

[@sarasyp]

The man who made me a Dodger. My heart is broken. Thank you, Fernando. 💙🤍🇲🇽

[@JoeTube247]

☝️☝️☝️💙💙💙💙

[@joecaglitz8518]

We grew up in southeast county LA and didn’t have any money, but one day mom somehow found a bus route and took us to see Fernando & The Dodgers play. I wouldn’t dare take that crazy bus trip today, but you don’t forget things like that when you’re a kid. Fernando had no enemies. RIP 🕊️⚾️

[@MrAlexpadrino]

Hall of fame

[@FrostyG213]

Rest in peace Toro

[@ErinWalker-je4vw]

His sprit is very much alive with the team now. Win this for Fernando!⚾️🇲🇽

[@CalvinConnell]

Rip 34

[@williamrodriguez2831]

RIP Fernando Valenzuela #34 ! Dodgers Nation will love you forever.

[@LuCasSLXIX]

Un mexicano que cambió la historia de los Dodgers, Los Ángeles y todos los mexicanos! Gracias Fernando!

[@jens5736]

Rest in Peace Fernando Valenzuela…. One of the greatest pitchers ever who brought pride not only to the Dodgers but also the Mexican people. You will never be forgotten. I know you were cheering the Dodgers on from above when they became World Series Champs 2024!

[@paulcee2745]

Brown Excellence.

[@donaldcase491]

R.I.P. Fernando! You did electrified the Dodgers and all of the MLB.

[@simply11believelane47]

My family is somewhat divided on NFL n NBA. Dodgers are without question the only MLB throughout my entire family🙌