Los Angeles is shaped by its Latino communities, influencing local culture and sports. The Dodgers, a key franchise in MLB, owe much of their enthusiastic fanbase to Latinos. Orel Hershiser, a former Dodger, discusses the profound impact of these communities, particularly mentioning the popularity of Mexican pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. Hershiser asserts that the Dodgers' attendance is significantly bolstered by Latino fans, suggesting they contribute an extra 15,000 attendees per game. This connection underscores how intertwined local culture and sports can be in Los Angeles.
I think the Dodgers crowds are the way they are because we have such a great Latino base of fans because of Fernando Valenzuela.
Our fan base is so diverse, and our fan base then if we were averaging let's say 30 thousand a game compared to 45 or 50, I think the extra 15,000 is coming from the Latino fan base that has fallen in love with the Dodgers.
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