A Brief Biography Of Jose Fernandez

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Even though there were many legends bringing different qualities to the sport during the 1900s through happy times, Major League Baseball was hit with depression in the 2000s. Still being one of the best games ever played, Jose Fernandez, pitcher of the Miami Marlins, brought love, dignity, and honor together to be exemplified throughout the rest of baseballs life. Fernandez, being known as “Nino” due to his youthful ebullience, had passed away from a horrific boating accident. Honoring the best, young pitcher, teams throughout MLB showed respect and dignity to represent him. The Houston Astros had set up a billboard with Fernandez’s picture, number, and years he played. The Dodgers and Mets hung up his jersey in each of their dugouts, kneeling

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