The Mexican Baseball League announced plans to honor Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela by retiring his iconic No. 34 jersey. It will take effect July 6, when all teams will host commemorative ceremonies and launch a social media campaign with the hashtag ‘#Ley34nda.’
The retired jersey marks a first for the beloved left-hander. Although the Dodgers have not issued No. 34 to a player since Valenzuela, team policy that limits retired numbers to Hall of Famers has prevented them from officially removing it from circulation.
Valenzuela was recognized by the team as one of the initial members inducted into the “Legends of Dodger Baseball.