Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as 'El Toro,' has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series titles and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders in nearly every pitching category.
Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately to fans across the baseball world as 'El Toro,' has died at 63 years old. The Etchohauquila, Sonora, Mexico native recently stepped away from his role in the Dodgers' broadcast booth to focus on his health just ahead of the team's run to the World Series. He had planned to return for the 2025 season.
'He created more baseball fans, and Dodger fans, than any other player,' said Jaime Jarrín, beloved former Dodgers broadcaster who called games from 1959-2022, ahead of Valenzuela's number retirement ceremony. 'Thanks to this kid, people fell in love with baseball. Especially within the Mexican community.
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