The Dodgers broke from tradition in retiring Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34, speaking to the pitcher's status as arguably the most impactful Dodger since Jackie Robinson.
Editor's note: This story was originally published in February of 2023 upon news that the Dodgers would retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34. That was a break from franchise tradition — the team would previously reserve such an honor for Hall of Famers — and spoke to his impact on both the team and the city of Los Angeles. Valenzuela died on Tuesday night at the age of 63. No Dodgers player has donned the No. 34 since Fernando Valenzuela in 1990.
8% of the votes during his second year of eligibility in 2004 — though he remains one of the most beloved. Fans and friends continue to support his cause. 'The things he did for the community, for baseball, I think he deserves to be in the Hall,' Pepe Yñiguez, Valenzuela’s broadcast partner, said Saturday. Like Jackie Robinson, Fernando is among a handful of Dodgers greats who could be recognized by first name alone.
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