A new mural of late Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela was unveiled in Boyle Heights early Sunday afternoon. In an announcement at today's event, muralist Robert Vargas said he will begin work on a new third panel today.

Fans gathered around the grounds, about a block west of Mariachi Plaza, all morning to celebrate the moment.

Jocelyn Ramirez brought her family to the event after seeing Vargas working on it in her neighborhood yesterday.

“My cousin passed away last year and he was a big Dodger fan, a big Valenzuela fan,” Ramirez said. “It is very special for us to see the mural being painted here in the community. It’s just really big.”

Vargas, who was born and raised in Boyle Heights, recently completed the Shohei Ohtani mural in Little Tokyo. He worked around the clock to complete this mural. The location on the side of the Boyle Heights Apartments is a suitable setting for many fans.

“I like how it brings everyone together,” Ramirez said. “To see not only Dodger fans come out, but baseball fans and Boyle Heights families as well… that’s really special to me.”

To so many in the community, Valenzuela was more than just a deadly southpaw and baseball player who wore number 34.

“I remember forming a bond with my father when I heard Fernando on the radio,” said Josefina Lopez, a playwright. “And so for many of us, Fernando represents our fathers, our brothers, our uncles, and he represents a good man, a hero.”

LAist producer Kevin Tidmarsh contributed to this story.