Fernando Valenzuela was born on November 1, 1960, in a small town in Mexico, bit his dreams reached for beyond! Nicknamed "El Torro", Fernando dazzled baseball fans with his powerful pitches, especially during his unforgettable 1981 rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

By Patty Rodriguez & Ariana Stein

NOW OPEN–Get in the game! Jump into the action at the California Science Center's new original exhibition GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play – a cutting-edge, 17,000 sq. ft. exhibition celebrating the transformative power of play and the joy of the human body in motion. Whether you're trying a fun new activity or fine-tuning your skills, explore the science behind an exciting lineup of sports and learn how it can level up your game. Guests of all ages and abilities are invited to swing, leap, kick and climb your way through an array of interactive challenges.