Fernandomania @ 40 - Full Documentary

[@emersondemathias]

October 22, 2024. The heavens have open the gates to welcome Fernando. An eternal Dodger and iconic pitcher. R.I.P.

[@PaloVerde1414]

Fernando Valenzuela: King of The Ravine 🕊

[@senatorlainez]

He's now with Tommy and the Big Dodger getting ready to watch the boys on Friday. RIP Toro!

[@TINMAN-jm9sw]

This World Series will be dedicated to him😢

[@PaloVerde1414]

@@emersondemathias DODGERS IN 6 His birthday is game 6 🕊

[@kennethnadolny7553]

The Giants had the loop Brothers Felipe Maddie and Jesus along with Tito Fuentes one more show Orlando cepeda. And the angels had Jose cardinal later big cavalier. Some of these players played in Mexico none of them were actually Mexican. Strange how the Giants were a mecca for Latino players along with the Pittsburgh pirates later the dodgers acquired Manny mota from the Pittsburgh pirates visiting teams had players from Central America the red said Chico Cardinals and Tony Perez it's a wonder that the dodgers didn't take up on this lucrative pool of players that would also supply a fan base in the Latino community for the stadium

[@rockbertoqc]

Fernando Valenzuela is a legend here in Mexico, but sometimes we forget (or really ignore) how important he was to the Latino community in L.A. He deserves all the honours and recognition.

[@noepedroza1918]

Simón cachetón You are totally right 👍 LA loves Fernando part of the chicano mexicano culture

[@raprockscarlett]

Well, el Fer helped the Dodgers build a solid fan base of Latinos and especially Chicanos who would have been harmed by the construction of the stadium in the Chávez Ravin area.

[@chanoduarte2676]

Excelente documental, el toro Valenzuela enorgulleció a todo un país y a la comunidad México americana de LA.

[@asintonic]

i became and still am a Dodger fan because of Fernando. Born and raised in Chicago

[@LuisElChicano]

Long live Fer I’m a Chicano 🇺🇸🇲🇽 go dodgers 👌🏻

[@BFun95]

RIP Fernando Valenzuela... Your now resting in Heaven Blue

[@romelovesdan]

Even non Dodger fans like myself know Fernando was an absolute treasure and a bolt of lightning for the MLB. Felt lucky to have seen him pitch in relief in big games in 1980, and a few starts during the initial wave of "Fernandomania" of the first half of the 1981 season. and for many years to come, to the joy of all baseball fans........

[@turtle19dad]

It was cool. I lived in LA during 81 and became a Padres fan later (I met Tony Gwynn-and that did it) so I got to enjoy Fernando as a Dodger and a Padre.

[@romelovesdan]

@@turtle19dad Gwynn was extremely special! One of my All time favorites. Loved going to Jack Murphy to see him play. Saw, in person, his1997 inside the park Grand Slam HR vs LA in Dodger Stadium

[@jorgeponce5512]

That's a good one. Everyone focuses on the 1981 season, but he had already had a pretty effective 1980 season as reliever.

[@Dan-Vinnie]

fabulous

[@stepv]

Thank you Fernando for all your contributions within the baseball world and beyond those boundaries to becoming an inspiration and forever part of the historical lore of the Los Angeles Dodgers and in turn, the city of L.A. and Mexico. Now with Valenzuela's passing, just watching this documentary again was so cathartic and informative. Rest in peace in Blue Heaven and long live Fernando-Mania! I'm looking forward to seeing the Dodgers commemorate #34 during the World Series this friday.

[@elflacodeleliu322]

Excelente documental. You Just missed about the Fenando's hability to hit the ball. He won the silver bat for being the best hitter as a pitcher in the whole MLB.

[@raprockscarlett]

Rest in peace Fernando. A legend in my country, because of him many became Dodgers fans, respect from a Boston Red Sox fan.

[@Blue-ff2qv]

What? He's still alive!

[@wildboy58]

​@@Blue-ff2qvsadly, he was right

[@Michael_Vargas]

what did you know????

[@garronguzman5202]

@@Michael_Vargas i think fernando just wasnt doing well i had a feeling but i didnt wanna believe it would actually happen especially that fast RIP El Toro

[@ChristopherM720]

Even with the limited televised games back in 1981, every kid on my 11 year old baseball team would do the Fernando "look to the sky" delivery in warmups. He really was that big that even for kids in Colorado were caught up in Fernandomania. It's hard to think that he's gone at such a young age of 63. As the winningest pitcher in Mexican history, and with a 5 year peak that matches many greats, I'd have no issue with Fernando in the HOF. We tend to reward longevity, but for those 5 years and for his contributions to baseball, he belongs. Just now it's too late for him to be there. RIP El Torro...you will always be a legend to baseball fans.

[@otto5580]

In New Jersey in 1981 .. us kids thought he was from Venezuela not Mexico lol Go Fernando 🇲🇽

[@rampagerob3387]

Whos here after the Passing of “El Toro”? 🙋🏽‍♂️ R.I.P. Fernando and thank you for the great Dodgers and Family memories. 🙏

[@aktxag]

I grew up in Dallas, but Fernando was one of my idols growing up. I was caught up in FernandoMania like everyone else. RIP El Toro.

[@montanawalsh8155]

I lived in Sonora in 1981. I lived about an hour from Echajoa where his Mexican team played. It was mania. Everybody was losing their mind cheering for FV. . The kids were wearing #34 shirts, Fernando shirts etc. When Dodgers won the World Series I think we partied for a week. Good times and great memories.

[@perrychartrand7389]

Legend 🇲🇽⚾️

[@jmakin_the_mongoose2967]

Rest in piece king. My hero for most of my life. a humble man that not only was a legendary pitcher but a tremendous broadcaster on the spanish broadcast, as much of a voice as vin scully. Please rep his uniform this world series.

[@domdela5217]

Rewatching this again. RIP Fernando.

[@jcdova29]

Fernando was the reason I started playing baseball. I was eight years old and I stopped playing soccer and fell in love with baseball. It was because of Fernie.

[@PaloVerde1414]

FERNANDO VALENZUELA: The King of The Ravine🇲🇽🇺🇸 Rest In Peace & Love Champ 🕊

[@bargen44]

Fernandomanía time was my youth inspiration.

[@fabsmit9873]

My moms favorite Dodger and yes it was a family event every time Fernando pitched. RIP Fernando

[@buckminsterfullerene11]

Fernandomania was HUGE in my neck-of-the-woods. And I grew up in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

[@brendas.1374]

When I was a kid, I remember Fernando pitching for the Lodi Dodgers in 1979. He was so amazing on the mound.

[@SmittyRu169]

I see why majority of Mexicans in Los Angeles are Dodgers Fans, because of Fernando Valenzuela 🔵⚪️⚾️☀️🌴3️⃣4️⃣🇲🇽

[@Samuelfish2k]

I’m Mexican born in 1979 & raised in LA, so I was a little kid during the Fernando Mania years. All I knew was that everyone loved Fernando and the funny thing is my dad actually looks alot like him so in a way that made him seem even more like he was one of us and vice versa made me think my dad could be a Dodger player too if he didn’t already have a job. Lol. Wilmington, CA here.👋🏼

[@ericsimon2671]

Such a fun time! I followed him in the local newspaper. 8-0 with a 0.50 ERA in 1981! Haven't seen anything like it since.

[@MangoGelato-m6l]

El Toro. Rookie Of The Year. Cy Young. World Series Champ Go DODGERS 💙 💙 💙

[@joseromero9933]

Thanks for sharing very inspirational

[@salvadormeza5332]

El mejor pitcher de México. Gracias por haber elaborado el vídeo.

[@FivestarBee]

🕊️RIP FERNANDO VALENZUELA 🇲🇽💙🤍💙🤍 I just watched this video last night for the first time’ and I felt so proud that we were going to the World Series again, and I was so proud of my culture because Fernando paved the way for others🥺. Little did I know Less than 24 hours later he will pass away 🥺 this feels heavy..

[@gp_949]

Orgullo hispano. Muchas gracias Senor Valenzuela por todo lo que hizo por nuestra comunidad. QEPD

[@cesarbriones2419]

This is an incredibly well done doc. It really captures this period in baseball and what was happening in la casa w our new country

[@davidcooper4385]

HE DESERVES TO BE IN HALL OF FAME!!!!!

[@LinkRocks]

RIP Fernando. Your legacy lives forever.

[@Lui5_5.0]

Growing up a Dodgers fan in northern CA my dad made sure we never missed a Fernando start at Candlestick park

[@manutd316]

Same here

[@davidcooper4385]

HE WAS AMAZING.... A SMALL TOWN FROM MIDDLE OF NOWHERE... HE DESERVES ALL THE $$$$$$$$$

[@gregoryfujita8265]

Rest in peace brother Fernando.....i just heard 10 minutes ago he passed away....gracias por todo..October 22,2024

[@artesa4878]

Oooh man!, In fact I'm grow up with him... waching his games trow the tv togheter my Dad and brothers sitting here in México, and I remenber this year '81 like the most amazing to me for waching a guy that look like me, and I said... "Yes, He is the Guy, He is my Hero... For him, I leard to play and love the baseball, and me too archieve my dreams here in Mexico and the States. 43 years ago since he chubby boy wins that game on the WS... and today he left us to going see on the sky how Dodgers stadium will vribate again for a championship. Forever Fernando "Toro" Valenzuela!!

[@israelisreal7781]

RIP Fernando ✝️

[@jorgeponce5512]

Fernando had a special kind of non-chalant, unassuming, truly humble charisma.

[@JudyBofill]

Fernando was a legend

[@alexandervillarreal7261]

In the early 80's at the ripe age of 13, Fernando Valenzuela made me realize that anyone could be someone if they only apply themselves. He opened many doors to everyone regardless of race or ethnicity. Living in East L. A., I was afforded the opportunity to see this great pitcher pitch at Dodger Stadium. On 10/22/2024, we lost a great human being in Fernando. I pray for his family and I pray that somewhere in heaven, Fernando is pitching once again.

[@coolk3dat754]

At the early age of 20 Valenzuela energized fans in Los Angeles, Mexico and throughout the big leagues with one of the most remarkable seasons in baseball history and when he pitched , attendance rose dramatically at home and away games. T.V. ratings spiked too. He made being a lefthander cool😎which sparked the phenomenon known ad "Fernandomania" and almost singlehandedly repairing a fractured relationship between the L A. Dodgers and the cities Mexican American community. He meant everthing to a community that was thirsty for a hero. Valenzuela was the firtst pitcher to win the Rookie of rhe year award and the Cy Young award in the same season and helped the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series against the N.Y Yankees Yankees. What a year for baseball. Thank you Fernando Valenzuela ❤

[@armandobarajas4869]

REST IN PEACE

[@kevinhubbard2721]

My Grandfather is Mexican and grew up in Lincoln Park in the 30's and 40's and lived in Tujunga the rest of his life. When he was groing up he said they used to call it Dogtown because it was so infested with crime and gangs. Dont let people fool you to believe that area wasnt better served as Dodger Stadium. RIP Fernando.

[@JoseMartinez-cz2qm]

The best pitcher in the world 🌎 throwing the screw ball and is Mexican Fernando Valenzuela

[@gosato]

Not only as a baseball man but also asa human being I have mad respect to him.💙 💙 💙 💙

[@djtdub1]

Remember that Fernando won 173* MLB games. He was more than any flash-in-the-pan pop culture media celebrity.

[@guadalupegutierrez17]

I like this documental, congrats!

[@mictlalphcoatlkorrea109]

Got the fortune to see him pitch three times back in the 80’s, it was like a spiritual experience for a young skinny Mexican teenager discovering the world, thank you Fernando for the good memories, you left your mark in this world!!! Descanse en paz señor Fernando!!!

[@josecarvajal2905]

El mejor pícher Mexicano que ha estado en grades ligas Dios Todopoderoso, los siga Bendiciendo y Fortaleciendo grandemente hoy, mañana y siempre a Él y a su Preciosa Familia! ⚾️🇲🇽⚾️🇲🇽⚾️🇲🇽

[@royalljenkins4205]

RIP Fernando

[@PlanetOfTheAztecs]

Thank-you Los Angeles Times...

[@SylviaTrujillo-g1g]

The City of LA and the Dodgers owe Fernando the recognition he truly deserves - a statue at Dodger Stadium; a street name; a multiplex community park dedicated in his honor!! Do what’s right! He made you millions - honor his well-deserved legacy. You owe him! 🧢⚾️💙

[@estebangonzalez7021]

A True AngeL from Los Angeles Dodgers 🥹🙏🏽🙏🏽😮‍💨😮‍💨👏🏼

[@misterchupacabras]

Buen viaje Toro😞 saludos desde Tucson Arizona 👍 viva el #34 x siempre

[@turtle19dad]

I still remember having the Dodger baseball cards the LAPD used to hand out. All ties to those teams. Specifically the 81 Dodgers. Yes it was KTTV-11 with Vin, Ross Porter and Jerry Doggett. Good times.

[@joec2818]

RIP Fernando!

[@shawnkincheloesr5192]

Wow ! And I never knew anything about this at all 🙏🏾😞 Wow ! And this was a great sports history lesson

[@bill-to7ir]

Pitchers these days rarely pitch a complete game let a lone 8 in a row and 5 shut outs

[@noegomez1269]

El mejor Lanzador de historia en Mexico .

[@mheiseus]

RIP Fernando Valenzuela 💙🤍🕊️, watch the world series from heaven 💙☄️

[@SteveMccart-uj7ec]

I noticed Mando Ramos on the marque of the Olympic. A huge local hero. My best friend's dad has had two blocks of season tickets since the stadium opened. I went to a lot of games in the 70s and 80s , World Series and playoffs. But when people started to get beaten up in the parking lot I stopped going to pro sports altogether. CSULB games were closer , easier to get to and I knew everyone that worked there. Even met players parents , I always said there was nothing like the excitement of the world series, but the college regionals were a lot of fun also.

[@littlesame]

Here in memory of El Toro 💙 please bless our young team a title in next 3 wins Lo Ganamos por Fernando 💙

[@iMetaTV]

Awesome documentary my people la raza

[@juanfranciscodiaz1846]

FERNANDOMANIA FOREVER…

[@Rafa90650]

@USCTrojansOwn, not only did Fernando's arm get blown out, but if I'm not mistaken, there were more Dodgers pitchers that blew their arm out then any other MLB team. Heck,didn't Tommy John play for the Dodgers when he had the surgery that eventually would be named after him?

[@CM-pr5pg]

When Fernando arrived, I'm sure he saw things entirely different from the culture that is being depicted in this video. Nothing wrong with the video. Just that in Fernando's mind his world was that from which he sprung. As a Mexican recently arrived from México, people are people and that's it.

[@Gutts31]

I saw his only win as a Phillie which came against the Dodgers. Phillies were winning 9-0 going into the 9th inning, Dodgers ended up scoring 7 runs.

[@marthavillafana1002]

Descanse en paz 🙏📿⚾️❤️en el cielo con los angelitos, y mi nieto, Rio. Felicidades Los Ángeles Dodgers 2024 “world series champions”en la tierra!

[@johnmongani5223]

excellente documentary

[@helives2209]

Great documentary of a lot said. Things I didn't know. At age 7, I used to listen to the dodgers game😢on a small radio on my bed 😅. Hmm wonder the L.A. Times reporter's last name Arellano. Wonder ifbwe are related? A lot of good information. Fernando seemed humble.🙏

[@sleepy310714]

Rip 🙏 Fernando Mania will always live on in LA

[@estebangonzalez7021]

He’s an AngeL now 😢👏🏼🙏🏽😮‍💨🥹🙏🏽💯

[@caras2004]

R.I.P Mr. Valenzuela

[@fonzieavila2825]

I heard one person say he was an immigrant and another that he was Chicano. Neither of those is true. The Dodgers went to Mexico and brought him with them.

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Happy weekend of love for sports competitions & good vibes, never let any evil dare to harm you guys, fans love youuuuu 👍🍀👏🎂💐💎🍾🎁🍀🎇🥂😍👌💋🌺🤗🙋🦋🤗🙋🦋

[@domdela5217]

I hope Fernando makes it to the Hall of Fame eventually. Being on the east coast, I didn't see him pitch frequently. But on Games of the Week, and in the playoffs, he was electric for 5-6 years. I'd rather have him than Don Sutton.

[@rockyracoon3233]

He's got two WS rings, that's better than being in the HoF.

[@domdela5217]

@@rockyracoon3233 Having 2 rings AND be in the HoF is even better.

[@monica93304]

Rest in peace, Fernando. ❤

[@HesRoundingThird]

Rest in peace Fernando. 34 . 10/22/24. 930pm. PST

[@Greenhornet7]

RIP Fernando Valenzuela (1960-2024) 😢

[@sodapop426]

RIP., Legend!

[@franciscoaguirre930]

Descanse en Paz Toro 😔

[@WilliamBonney-gl2qf]

El Toro #34 RIP

[@STWRITES1]

I got a scholarship to college and was told I lacked the power to make the bigs so I developed a screwball. As God is my witness it was almost like Fernando's, until I incurred rotator cuff damage with the Cardinals 2 years later.

[@brianbooher7318]

Yea right an I was at good as dale Earnhardt in a stock car an could a won 7 Daytona 500 like Richard Petty but I ruptured a nut making a porno with Pamela Anderson an lost my ride but if not for thAt id won the Daytona 500 multiple times

[@waitforit5146]

Fernando must have been so proud. He's smiling right now.

[@daveyboy_]

Yep . As an Expo fan ....i remember him

[@SteveMccart-uj7ec]

Dude was describing the 70s Dodger line up and skipped right past Davey Lopes.

[@richardyoung871]

In this video he talks about Fernando, playing for the Dodgers and he literally broke all barriers for Mexican baseball players in Los Angeles, and the same can be said about JACKIE ROBINSON, when he played for the Brooklyn baseball team and he also broke all barriers for black players, but both of them were pure ace's, and JACKIE, broke BABE RUTHS,hitting record for the amount of homeruns in a season, which stood up for many years, and both went to the BASEBALL HALL OF FAME ,unprecedented, but I like players that came from nowhere and made a huge impact on the games like a TOM BRADY, or a TIGER WOODS, being the youngest player to win the MASTERS, IN AUGUSTA GEORGIA that's why professional sports is so huge in American history and there salaries are huge, just like a soccer player from Latin America, with a huge contract, and APPLE COMPUTER picked it up,and it's a team in Florida.

[@drewpaez3607]

Willie Gs dad is a real one!

[@djtdub1]

I saw him pitch for Edmonton* in Portland in the PCL.

[@JoshHickman-h4p]

That 51 Merc is amazngly beutiful !

[@josekp5071]

Fernando Valenzuela lleno siempre los estadios donde el lanzaba Fernando un baluarte del beisbol humide sencillo nunca se le movio el piso no se embriago de fama deberia estar en el salon de la fama no por las estadisticas si no por lo que el significo fue y sigue siendo un sinbolo su nombre escrito con letras de oro dios te bendiga Fernando orgullo de todos los mexicanos

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

I got a hand me down baseball autographed by Fernando. 😂 I don’t even like baseball but he’s Raza homie.

[@jude999]

Why nothing showing him pitching??

[@MocoritosinMex]

Rip Fernie 🇺🇸🇲🇽⚾️😪❤️

[@davidcooper4385]

GOD SPEED #34

[@XBJAJ]

Nothing since in MLB, nothing after and maybe nothing like it ever, that is why Fernando deserves a place on tha hall of fame.

[@FRETNUB]

Descanse en paz Fernando Valenzuela.

[@silverfoxidm]

I didn’t realize these dynamics occurred w/ imminent domain which forced out the Hispanic at Chavez Ravine re: the Elysian park area where Dodger ⚾️ Stadium 🏟️was built as I was living back on the east coast at that time - late 50’s / early 60’s !