Bill Plaschke: Dodgers are finally retiring Fernando Valenzuela's number
LOS ANGELES — It is more than digits on a uniform, it is a symbol of community, a monument to connection, a deep blue landmark that has long bonded a city and its baseball team. Thirty-four is the Dodgers' true magic number. And now, finally, officially, gloriously, it will live forever with Fernando Valenzuela. In a long-awaited move that will rock Chavez Ravine at its Fernandomania roots, ...
LOS ANGELES — It is more than digits on a uniform, it is a symbol of community, a monument to connection, a deep blue landmark that has long bonded a city and its baseball team.
Thirty-four is the Dodgers' true magic number.
And now, finally, officially, gloriously, it will live forever with Fernando Valenzuela.
In a long-awaited move that will rock Chavez Ravine at its Fernandomania roots, the Dodgers announced Saturday that they are retiring Valenzuela's No. 34.
It is an appropriate honor for arguably the most impactful Dodger in Los Angeles franchise history. It is the fulfillment of the persistent wishes of the passionate fan base that Valenzuela helped create.
It's about damn time.
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