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Baseball legend Fernando Valenzuela (63) is dead
The MLB is mourning the loss of a former star player in the US baseball league. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Wednesday that Fernando Valenzuela had died at the age of 63.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the loss of legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela," the Californians wrote in a social media post. The franchise did not disclose the cause of death.
Six-time All Star
Valenzuela made his MLB debut for the Dodgers in 1980, and the following year the Los Angeles club defeated the New York Yankees to win the World Series. After eleven years with the Dodgers, the Mexican signed with the California Angels and later played for the Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals before ending his career after the 1997 season. Valenzuela was selected to the All-Star team six times during his time in the MLB and was also honored with the Gold Glove Award in 1986.
"He is one of the most influential Dodgers of all time and belongs on the Mount Rushmore of franchise heroes," said Stan Kasten, President and CEO of the Dodgers, bidding farewell to the club legend.
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