"He changed the world from Latin America all the way to Canada," said Dusty Baker, who won the World Series alongside Valenzuela in 1981. "I mean all they were talking about was Fernando.

Fernando Valenzuela's legacy in Major League Baseball Fernando Valenzuela debuted in Major League Baseball in 1980, but it was in 1981 when his career reached new heights, becoming the first ...

particularly thanks to the stellar performance of Fernando Valenzuela. The 1981 World Series will be remembered as a historic moment, not only for the matchup between two legendary teams like the ...

Fleer), and Fernando Valenzuela (Topps, Fleer). However, zero of these cards were on the radar of collectors in March 1981. (If there was a "hot" rookie to that point, it was "Super Joe ...

The passing of Fernando Valenzuela marks the end of an era for the Dodgers and Major League Baseball. Valenzuela’s ...

Cancel anytime. FILE - Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela tips his sombrero at a news conference after he was named National League Rookie of the Year, Dec. 2, 1981, in Los Angeles.