Fernando Valenzuela’s wife

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Fernando Valenzuela was a pitcher from Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico. Valenzuela made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 15, 1980, and was known as El Toro throughout his baseball career. In 1981, he was named the NL Rookie of the Year, the NL Cy Young Award, and led the Dodgers to the World Series championship. Valenzuela played in the All-Star Game six times from 1981 to 1986, won the Gold Glove in 1986, and two Silver Slugger Awards (1981, 1983).

Before ending his career in 1997, Valenzuela had played for teams like the Angels, Orioles, Phillies, Padres, and Cardinals. His No. 34 jersey was retired by the Dodgers, and he was inducted into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. Valenzuela was also recognized with inductions into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame in 2003, the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame in 2013, and the Baseball Reliquary's Shrine of the Eternals in 2006. In 2019, his No. 34 was retired throughout the Mexican Baseball League.

Who is Fernando Valenzuela’s wife?

Linda Burgos is the wife of Fernando Valenzuela.

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What did Linda Burgos do for a living?

Linda Burgos was a primary school teacher before marrying Fernando Valenzuela.

How long were Fernando Valenzuela and Linda Burgos married?

Fernando Vale­nzuela and Linda Burgos were married for 43 years until the death of Valenzuela on October 22, 2024. They tied the knot on Dece­mber 29, 1981, as per The Sun.

How many children did Fernando Valenzuela and Linda Burgos have?

Fernando Valenzuela and Linda Burgos had four children: Fernando Jr., Ricardo, Linda, and Maria Fernanda.

Fernando Jr. followed in the footsteps of his father. He was the first baseman for the San Diego Padres and the Chicago White Sox before his move to independent league baseball and Mexican minor league baseball.

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FAQs on Fernando Valenzuela

A. Fernando Valenzuela's nickname was 'El Toro.'

A. Fernando Valenzuela was born on November 1, 1960.

A. Yes, he won a Gold Glove Award in 1986.

A. Fernando Valenzuela was born in Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico.

A. Fernando Valenzuela made his MLB debut on September 15, 1980.

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