Fernandomania on a Friday. . .

Fernando was amazing, fun and entertaining.   I loved watching him pitch.  Sad.  

Thanks for sharing Michael. I am not a big baseball fan expect for the world series.

Happy Birthday wishes to a man gone too soon, Fernando Valenzuela. Like many parts of history, there are many wins and more than a few losses in the scorecards that are kept, the trades that have been made and the strikes that have been recorded.

Michael, He brought an incredible mix of talent and showmanship to the game. He left far too soon..

Good morning, Michael... I'm ashamed to admit that I had no idea who Fernando Valenzuela was or that he'd died. 

I too am not a current sports fan. Did not know Fernando Valenzuela nor the song about LA.

Good morning Michael. I am not a baseball fan and was unaware of his death. The nickname "El Torro" did bering back some memories of his time as the great one. Enjoy your day.

Michael Jacobs - I am definitely not a sports fan, except for watching gymnastics and figure skating during the Olympics. Growing up in Chicago, I was raised on both the Cubs and White Sox, and my dad always took us to the Forest Preserves to play baseball; but as they say, this too shall pass. And it did pass when I grew up and when I moved to Texas. 

Until now, I never heard of Fernando Valenzuela. So, by looking him up, I learned "he was one of a small number of pitchers who regularly threw a screwball." Now, isn't that interesting! Dare be different and you are famous????

RIP Fernando Valenzuela.

Michael, not being a baseball fan, have not heard of this man, and didn't hear about his passing, sadly.     I know the series is on, but haven't watched a minute of it.   Doesn't matter who wins.

Hi Michael- as a life-long Astros (and baseball) fan, I know the name Fernando Venezuela!  He also batted in an era when pitchers in the NL also grabbed a bat. I agree, he is gone too soon. 

Count me in with the group that didn't know who Fernando was or anything about him.  He does sound like a good man, amazing baseball  player and more.  I enjoyed the Randy Newman video Michael.  Little Norman was fast asleep next to me and OMG that woke him up fast.  And he watched with me!

Michael Jacobs Shocked that I  am on time for the party .Well it is my Mothers Birthday  today and I wish her a heavenly one. I also am not late for your post . I am happy that the Dodger won for Endre Barath, Jr. as I know he was hanging a flag ..I am sad to hear such a young man left this world so young but glad he left a great legacy. Happy Friday  Michael  

I don't recall if I have ever seen him pitch before, but I know that he was a really good one!

Fernando Valenzuela mastered the screwball and was a lefty like me. Same age and gone much too soon as you said, Michael!

I am not a big sports fan and I has been a long time since I watched a baseball game.

Have a great day and an outstanding week

Not having been a baseball fan, I don't know of him. I think I've only been to professional game once in my life. 

With the exception of the Vikings while they are winning I gave up all sports back when the "take a knee" thing happened Michael Jacobs .

Being a fan of the San Francisco Giants meant that I was well aware to the pitching prowess of one of the all time great pitcher. Fernando pitched more wins than losses against my team.