Fernando Valenzuela would have been 64 on Friday. The left-handed pitcher who sparked "Fernandomania" and helped the Dodgers defeat the New York Yankees in the 1981 World Series died Oct. 22.

Throughout his career, Valenzuela was a six-time All-Star and racked up over 2,000 strikeouts, playing a crucial role in the Dodgers’ 1981 World Series title. His journey didn’t stop in L.A ...