In August 2024, the state of California declared every Nov. 1 as “Fernando Valenzuela Day” to coincide with the date the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers legend was born.
Valenzuela passed away in October 2024 at the age 63, just three days before the Dodgers faced the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series.
California State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva introduced the measure for Fernando Valenzuela Day to highlight the positive impact he had on the Latino and Hispanic community.
The Los Angeles City Council had previously proclaimed Aug. 11 as “Fernando Valenzuela Day” for the city in 2023.