Tag: 1981 World Series

LOS ANGELES — There weren't many things that captivated baseball like the phenomenon of “Fernandomania.” When 19-year-old Fernando Valenzuela won the title in his MLB debut for the Dodgers on September 15, 1980, no one knew what the young southpaw's career would hold. But for the next seven years, the pride of Etchohuaquila, Mexico would […]

By John Fenwick

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024