Write For Us

How Fernando Valenzuela’s 1981 Opening Day happened | Fernandomania @ 40 Ep. 5

Sponsored Post Vitamin D2 Canada Persia
75 Views

  • Thanks! Share it with your friends!

    You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

ava
Published
Fernando Valenzuela broke camp in 1981 as the Dodgers No. 3 starter. But when Opening Day pitcher Jerry Reuss came down with a calf strain, manager Tommy Lasorda tapped the unheralded 20-year-old rookie to replace him. Valenzuela proceeded to throw a 4-hit shutout over the Houston Astros. It was not only the first win of an amazing 8-0 start for the pitcher - it was ground zero for Fernandomania.

SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS AND NEWS
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=losangelestimes
https://www.latimes.com/subscription

LET’S CONNECT:
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/latimes
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/LATimes
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/latimes
Category
U.S. & Canada
Tags
Los Angeles Times, LA Times, L. A. Times
Sign in or sign up to post comments.
Be the first to comment