On Friday, a Special Ceremony Will be Held to Officially Retire Fernando Valenzuela’s Legendary No. 34

When he found out that his number will be retired, Valenzuela said he was surprised. However, after thinking about it, he realized that this was something he had been hoping would happen.

–Dodger Blue

Starting on Thursday, August 10th, the Colorado Rockies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second time this season at Dodger Stadium. Throughout the four-game series against the Rockies, the Dodgers will hold the official retirement ceremony for Fernando Valenzuela’s number 34.

In the history of the Dodgers, Valenzuela will become the 12th player to have his number retired.

The Yaamava Resort and Casino at San Manuel is hosting the “Fernandomania” weekend, a three-day festival honoring the team’s legendary left-handed Cy Young Award winner, World Series champion, and current Spanish radio announcer, Fernando Valenzuela.

On Friday night, his No. 34 will be retired in a special ceremony; the following night, a Valenzuela bobblehead will be distributed; and the following day, a Valenzuela 1981 World Series ring will be given away.

Dodgers Valenzuela Retirement Ceremony & Promos

Friday, August 11, 7:10 p.m. vs. Colorado Rockies

• Pre-game ceremonies will honor Fernando Valenzuela with a jersey number retirement ceremony, presented by Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel, and will feature special guests as part of Fernandomania Weekend.
• Anthem: Lupita Infante
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Fernando Valenzuela
• It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Valenzuela family
• Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Ray.
• Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Juan Flores
• Postgame: Drone Show presented by Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel

 

Saturday, August 12, 6:10 p.m. vs. Colorado Rockies

• Promotion: Fernando Valenzuela bobblehead presented by Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
• Pre-game ceremonies will recognize the Budweiser Folds of Honor.
• Anthem: Madison Baez
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Fernando Valenzuela’s grandkids
• It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Fernando Valenzuela’s grandkids

• Top Deck: Backpack giveaway, presented by Jacoby & Meyers, for pre-selected Los Angeles Unified School District students during private event
• Centerfield Plaza will host DJ Hects for a pre-game and post-game performance.
• Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Stephanie Torres Sunday, August 13, 1:10 p.m. vs. Colorado Rockies

Sunday, August 13, 1:10 p.m. vs. Colorado Rockies

• Promotion: Fernando Valenzuela 1981 World Series Ring, presented by Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
• Anthem: Nam Jonez
• It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Deyra Barrera Y Mariachi Corazon

• Centerfield Plaza will host the Viva Los Dodgers festival and hold an interview with Fernando Valenzuela. Deyra Barrera Y Mariachi Corazon will also be featured.
• Military Hero of the Game, presented by IBEW & Pipe Trades: Daniel Rochin
• Postgame: Kids Run the Bases, and kids who participate will receive a back-to-school backpack, courtesy of Jacoby & Meyers, on a first-come-first-served basis

 

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On Friday night, August 11th, Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34 will be retired in a special ceremony at Dodger Stadium.

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