Unveiling the Hidden Story Behind Dodger Stadium’s Stunning New Fernando Valenzuela Mural
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“I felt it very important to show that the Latino community has a place within these walls and has had a place within these walls,” Vargas said.
He wanted to reflect Valenzuela’s spirit that still lives in the hearts of many fans and feature the man behind the player.
“What he did in the community, is what resonates so much more for me than just the player — but the man, the person that he was,” Vargas said.
Valenzuela played for the Dodgers from 1980 to 1990. He grew up in Etchohuaquila, a small town in Mexico, and took Major League Baseball by storm in 1981, earning rookie of the year and Cy Young honors. Latino fans who previously felt little connection to the Dodgers were thrilled to see one of their own winning, sparking Fernandomania. Valenzuela wore No. 34 and it remains a popular jersey worn by fans at Dodger Stadium.
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