Dodgers announce Fernando Valenzuela's No 34 to be retired this season

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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Saturday that legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela will have his No. 34 retired this season.

Valenzuela, who was nicknamed "El Toro" as he took the Dodgers by storm at 20 years old in 1981 on his way to his only Cy Young Award of his career, was present at Dodger Stadium on Saturday during Dodgers Fan Fest, where the announcement was made.

"To be part of the group that includes so many legends is a great honor," Valenzuela told Dodgers Insider. "But also for the fans — the support they’ve given me as a player and working for the Dodgers, this is also for them. I’m happy. I’m happy for all the fans and all the people who have followed my career. They’re going to be very happy to know that my No. 34 is retired."

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Fernando Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Ron Vesely / Getty Images / File)

Valenzuela will have his jersey retired on Aug. 11 during the Dodgers’ season. However, "Fernandomania" deserves more than just one night. 

Los Angeles will make it an entire weekend, with a collector’s edition bobblehead given out to fans on Aug. 12 and a replica 1981 World Series ring given out on Aug. 13.

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"What he accomplished during his playing career, not only on the field but in the community, is extraordinary," Dodgers team president Stan Kasten said. "He truly lit up the imaginations of baseball fans everywhere. It’s hard to envision a player having a greater impact on a fan base than the one Fernando has had."

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