Description
Unframed, signed photo featuring Fernando Valenzuela—an icon whose 1981 rookie season with the Dodgers sparked "Fernandomania" and left an indelible mark on baseball. That year, he made history as the first player to win both the NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award in the same season, leading Los Angeles to a World Series title.
While Valenzuela is forever associated with the Dodgers and their Mexican-American fanbase, he briefly pitched for the San Diego Padres in 1995, near the end of his storied career. Few fans remember that chapter, making any Padres-era memorabilia especially rare. Valenzuela passed away in 2024, prompting renewed reflection on his wide-ranging legacy—not just as a Dodger, but as one of the most influential Latino players in MLB history.
Dimensions: 8" x 10"
All dimensions are approximate.
Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the award’s authenticity as a career artifact. This item features a silver OVD, verifying its authenticity through the Tony Gwynn Estate. A TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness its awarding, which is why this item does not carry our gold-level witness-based authentication OVD.
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