The Dodgers had a club policy of only retiring the jersey numbers of Hall of Fame players and managers, but team president Stan Kasten said Valenzuela’s career and connection to fans made it obviou…
LOS ANGELES — From the first spark of “Fernandomania,” Fernando Valenzuela was exceptional. So the Dodgers made an exception.
“I don’t know why they waited. They could have done this several years ago. But anyway – they are now retiring his number. It is fantastic. It is great.” “I think it’s going to be great,” Valenzuela said. “I’ve never been in this kind of situation. I’ve been with the bases loaded but never something like this.Valenzuela was part of two World Series champion teams, winning the 1981 National League Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards. He was a six-time All-Star during his 11 seasons in with the Dodgers from 1980-90.
“The main thing was the constant clamor I got from fans. As you know I walk through the stands every night. I get all kinds of comments – some good, some bad. Mostly good. But the question I get more than any other is about retiring Fernando’s jersey. That convinced us this was the right thing to do.
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