I moved to Los Angeles in 1979 and lived there until 1993 - experiencing Fernandomania and Magic's Showtime in real time and IRL. As a Giants' fan Valenzuela was frustratingly brilliant and unflappable.
NorCal native here - Have never rooted for the Dodgers - but Fernando was pure. Was always thrilled for him when he succeeded, even a little when he was beating my teams.
A lovely recollection of the times, and of the joy he brought to the game.
He was the cultural phenom of our time. Great tribute.
I moved to Los Angeles in 1979 and lived there until 1993 - experiencing Fernandomania and Magic's Showtime in real time and IRL. As a Giants' fan Valenzuela was frustratingly brilliant and unflappable.
NorCal native here - Have never rooted for the Dodgers - but Fernando was pure. Was always thrilled for him when he succeeded, even a little when he was beating my teams.
A lovely recollection of the times, and of the joy he brought to the game.
Fitting tribute, Mark…well done!