Fernando's death came too soon, and during his funeral, Archbishop José Gomez honored him with holy water and incense, showcasing his deep Catholic faith and connection to his community.
I really think Fernando hoped to witness the Dodgers win the World Series this year, but you know he did witness the Dodgers as champions. Fernando had a front-row seat, perfect from heaven.
Valenzuela, the only player to earn the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year honors in the same season, left a lasting impact on baseball and the Dodgers community.
He was just 20 during Fernandomania and kept perspective the whole way; he never got too big for his britches. He was always well-grounded.
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