Fernando Valenzuela
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About
Mexican pitcher who won the 1981 National League Cy Young award as a rookie, while helping lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series Championship amidst the era known to Angelenos as "Fernandomania."
Before Fame
He rose to prominence in the Major Leagues quickly, while his age was widely disputed.
Trivia
He suffered a severe arm injury in 1988, and he could never pitch the same again. In 1997, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Family Life
He was one of 12 children growing up in Sonora, Mexico.
Associated With
He was managed by Tommy Lasorda on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
