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6 beautiful tributes to the late Fernando Valenzuela at the Dodgers-Yankees World Series Game 1

Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Tributes left behind for late Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela outside Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-912327 ORIG FILE ID: 20241024_sjb_ma1_185.JPG
Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Tributes left behind for late Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela outside Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-912327 ORIG FILE ID: 20241024_sjb_ma1_185.JPG

At Game 1 of the 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees on Friday, the tributes to the late Fernando Valenzuela were abundant and beautiful.

The Dodgers pitching icon and later a radio broadcaster who inspired "Fernandomania" died at the age of 63, the Dodgers announced this week. And it's no surprise the team and its fans have found many ways to honor the 1981 Cy Young Award winner, NL Rookie of the Year Award winner and World Series champion from Mexico.

In addition to the Dodgers players wearing a No. 34 patch on their uniforms, tributes to Valenzuela included memorials outside Dodgers Stadium, a moment of silence before the game and, in lieu of a ceremonial first pitch, the ball was placed near No. 34 on the mound.

Here's a look at some of the many beautiful tribute to Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela.

1. Memorials at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A wreath hangs on a plaque of Fernando Valenzuela during workout day ahead of Game 1 of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Valenzuela died on October 22. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776228513 ORIG FILE ID: 2180829836
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A wreath hangs on a plaque of Fernando Valenzuela during workout day ahead of Game 1 of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Valenzuela died on October 22. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776228513 ORIG FILE ID: 2180829836
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Tributes left behind for late Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela outside Dodger Stadium on October 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776230098 ORIG FILE ID: 2180601038
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Tributes left behind for late Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela outside Dodger Stadium on October 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776230098 ORIG FILE ID: 2180601038

2. Instead of a ceremonial first pitch...

The ball was left next to the painted No. 34 on the mound.

3. A pregame moment of silence for Fernando Valenzuela with his family on the field

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Linda Valenzuela, wife of late Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, and their son look on during a moment of silence for Valenzuela ahead of Game One of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Valenzuela died on October 22. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776228328 ORIG FILE ID: 2181066713

4. The No. 34 patch on the Dodgers' World Series uniforms

5. Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter remembered the Dodgers legend on the pregame broadcast

6. A mural outside Dodger Stadium

Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A mural to honor the late Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela is displayed for the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-912327 ORIG FILE ID: 20241024_jko_aj4_095.JPG
Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A mural to honor the late Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela is displayed for the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-912327 ORIG FILE ID: 20241024_jko_aj4_095.JPG
Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A mural to honor the late Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela is displayed for the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-912327 ORIG FILE ID: 20241024_jko_aj4_094.JPG
Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A mural to honor the late Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela is displayed for the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-912327 ORIG FILE ID: 20241024_jko_aj4_094.JPG

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