VIDA PERSONAL
When was he born and where?
Born on November 1, 1960 in Sonora, Mexico.
Did he win any awards or medals?
Yes, he won many, such as Rookie of the Year and two Baseball World Series.
Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year
Did he use any personal object?
His cap and his glove.
Tlatelolco Massacre
Tlatelolco Massacre
Did you have a nickname?
If he had when he started his nickname was "the Valenzuela bull".
What did he invent, discover, or create?
I don't think he invented anything, but he was part of "Fernandomania".
Cy Young League Award
Cy Young League Award
What surprising fact is not widely known about him?
He was the first player in history to win Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award in the same season (1981).
Olympics
Olympcis
When and where did he die?
He died in 2024, on October 22 in Los Angeles, California.
What was his biggest obstacle?
They were racist and classist criticism for being Mexican.
2-time Silver Glove winner
2-time Silver Glove winner
Did he have a favorite food or dish?
His favorite dish was homemade Mexican food, especially carne asada.
Gustavo Díaz Ordaz was president
Gustavo Díaz Ordaz was president
What was the place like where he grew up?
He grew up in extreme poverty, in a small town in Mexico.
What legacy did he leave in his field?
He left values and lessons like being humble.
Retired number
Retired number
How did he usually dress?
He dressed humbly, practically, and discreetly.
1985 Earthquake (National Tragedy)
1985 Earthquake (National Tragedy)
Was he married or did he have a partner or children?
He had one partner, Linda, and three children: Ricardo, Fernando, and María.
Did he work in a team or alone?
He worked both alone and in a team.
6-time All-Star Game honoree
6-time All-Star Game honoree
Was he a good cook, artist, or amateur musician?
He wasn’t.
The two World Cups: Pelé won in 1970 and Maradona in 1986
The two World Cups: Pelé won in 1970 and Maradona in 1986