2 weeks Ago By LW, Adapted by SAM
fter the death of , he went from legend to myth, and as if fate would have it, it happened days before the start of the 2024 World Series between the and the , a repeat of the 1981 Fall Classic, the year of Fernandomania. MLB and Dodgers spared no expense in honoring Valenzuela commissioner himself announced in a press release that would be honored during the World Series games at , and prior to Game 1, no effort was spared to honor the memory of 'el Toro'. The prepared the park to honor by placing his iconic number 34 on the mound, and a mariachi band, which was a favorite of 'el Toro', entertained prior to the opening ceremony, including playing 'Amor Eterno', as well as his jersey hanging in the Dodgers' broadcast booth.
At the opening ceremony to sing 'play-ball' in the Fall Classic, a moment of silence was observed in honor of Valenzuela, with his children and wife being present at to witness the tribute. The Dodger fans performed up to the task In addition, two of 's former teammates and Dodgers legends, , threw the ceremonial pitch wearing Valenzuela's number 34, being both remembered for being the MVP's of the 1988 and 1981 World Series respectively, the two rings Valenzuela won in his career. The fans reacted with great respect and emotion to the tributes that were prepared for the memory of , cheering and paying respect during the minute of silence.
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