WATCH: Heartwarming scenes at Dodgers World Series Parade 2024 as fans sing 'Happy Birthday' to late legend Fernando Valenzuela

Former big league pitcher Fernando Valenzuela enjoyed a 10-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The club gave him a chance and bought out his Mexican Pacific League contract in 1979.

After making his MLB debut, Valenzuela never looked back. He became the NL Rookie of the Year, a six-time All-Star, and an NL Cy Young Award winner, just to name a few.

Unfortunately, Valenzuela would be hospitalized this past October, dealing with what was reported as liver cancer. He passed away on October 25, missing his club hoisting the World Series trophy. However, it was his birthday, and the fanbase commemorated him by singing 'Happy Birthday' during their World Series Parade.

Watch the clip below:

It would have been Valenzuela's 64th birthday. You can feel the love in the video as the team makes its way through the city.

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Fernando Valenzuela was elite during his tenure with the Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers - Fernando Valenzuela (Photo via Getty)

Fernando Valenzuela was at his best when he was a member of the Dodgers organization. He was known for his offspeed pitches that would really fool opposing batters.

His screwball was elite, and he would still keep batters on their toes today. Like the knuckleball, it is a tough and dangerous pitch to master, but Valenzuela knew just how to throw it.

Another part of Valenzuela's fame that stands out was his ability to go deep into games. He once threw a complete game against the New York Yankees in the 1981 World Series, finishing with 149 pitches. Nowadays, a manager may get fired for allowing their starting pitcher to throw this number of pitches.

The lefty will forever be remembered for his success with the Dodgers. He showed everyone that unorthodox lefties have a place in a game dominated by righties.