Fernando Valenzuela’s Top Trading Cards
The baseball world will forever remember Fernando Valenzuela not only for his incredible talent on the mound but for the cultural revolution he sparked. His meteoric rise gave birth to “Fernandomania,” a phenomenon that united fans from diverse backgrounds and celebrated Latino excellence in sports. As we reflect on his legacy following his passing, we celebrate the impact he left on the game through a selection of his top trading cards.
Top Fernando Valenzuela Cards
1981 Topps Traded #850 Fernando Valenzuela
player info
• 1981 NL Rookie of the Year
• 1981 world series champion
• highest career wins above replacement of any mexican-born player
Set info
• 132 card set
what they’ve said
• “Rest in peace to one of the greatest Dodgers ever, Fernando Valenzuela. He was one the most dominant pitchers that’s ever wore a Dodgers uniform and inspired “Fernandomania” because of his incredible play!” – pro basketball hall of famer Magic johnson via twitter
1981 Dodgers Police #34 Fernando Valenzuela
player info
• 1981 nl cy young winner
• six-time all-star
• made mlb debut on September 15, 1980
Set info
• 32 card set
what they’ve said
• “His charisma was unbelievable.” – Hall of Fame Dodgers Spanish-language announcer Jaime Jarrin
1981 Topps #302 Jack Perconte/Mike Scioscia/Fernando Valenzuela RC
player info
• 1986 nl wins leader
• no. 34 retired by the dodgers
• Pitched a no-hitter on June 29, 1990
set info
• 726 card set
what they’ve said
• “He is one of the most influential Dodgers ever and belongs on the Mount Rushmore of franchise heroes.” – Stan Kasten, president and CEO of the Dodgers
1986 Topps #630 Fernando Valenzuela
player info
• signed with the dodgers at age 18
• signed first pro contract at age 16
• pitched 20 complete games in 1986
Set info
• 792 card base set
what they’ve said
• “He consistently supported the growth of the game through the World Baseball Classic and at MLB events across his home country. As a member of the Dodger broadcasting team for more than 20 years, Fernando helped to reach a new generation of fans and cultivate their love of the game.” – mlb commissioner rob manfred
1991 Topps #80 Fernando Valenzuela
player info
• born on November 1, 1960
• born in Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico
• legendary dodgers broadcaster
Set info
• 792 card set
what they’ve said
• “God bless Fernando Valenzuela!” – actor danny trejo via twitter
