Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

Dodgers fable Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately to fans crossed nan shot world arsenic "El Toro" has died astatine 63 years old. 

The Etchohauquila, Sonora, Mexico autochthonal precocious stepped distant from his role successful nan Dodgers' broadcast booth to attraction connected his wellness conscionable up of nan team's tally to nan World Series. He had planned to return for nan 2025 season. 

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela during Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB playoff game, October 9, 1985 successful Los Angeles, California. / Getty Images

The man down "Fernandomania," which took Los Angeles by large wind during nan 1980s, spent 11 of his 17 seasons successful Major League Baseball pinch nan Boys successful Blue, starring nan squad to 2 World Series titles successful 1981 and 1988. 

He was well-known for his signature windup and precocious limb footwear earlier dazzling hitters pinch his virtually unhittable screwball. Upon retirement, he classed amongst nan franchises apical 10 all-time successful wins, strikeouts, innings pitched, games started, complete games and shutouts. 

The Dodgers honored Valenzuela successful 2023 by retiring his No. 34, making him only nan 11th Dodger to execute nan spot supra nan near section bleachers. 

Late Tuesday evening nan squad took to X to admit Valenzuela's death. 

"Fernandomania por siempre," said a photo. "Fernandomania forever."

More to come.