Fernandomania ⚾ This Object in History | Smithsonian Channel

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He was mobbed by adoring fans up and down the country; when he pitched, home or away, attendance soared. To this day, he remains the only man to win Rookie-of-the-Year and the Cy Young Award in the same season. Fernando “El Toro” Valenzuela may have inspired the “Fernando-mania” craze of the 80s, made all the more remarkable in the days before social media, but he was also a legitimately great player. We’re honored that Fernando’s rookie baseball card and a signed ball, donated by a fan, are at the National Museum of American History. Watch Full Episodes Here: https://www.smithsonianchannel.com/ Paramount+ is here! Stream all your favorite shows now on Paramount+. Try it FREE at https://bit.ly/3qyOeOf #FernandoValenzuela #ThisObjectInHistory #SmithsonianChannel Subscribe to The Smithsonian Channel: https://bit.ly/2FE6OSh Twitter: https://bit.ly/33lH712 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3iw9Iay Facebook: https://bit.ly/3kkVOZp

Published 2021-08-26 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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