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Tommy Lasorda — Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles
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Hispanic Heritage Month at Dodger Stadium begins with Valenzuela, Gonzalez
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Dodgers Dugout: Fernando Valenzuela's overdue moment is finally here - Los Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Dodgers on X: A night to remember for No. 34. / X
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Los Angeles Dodgers Fernando Valenzuela (34) during a game from his career with the Dodgers. Fernando Valenzuela played for 17 years with 6 different teams, was a 6-time All-Star and in 1981
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Los Angeles Dodgers to retire Fernando Valenzuela's #34
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Fernando Valenzuela 34 Bobblehead Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium Giveaway
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The Dodgers are retiring Fernando Valenzuela's number. Does he have a path to Cooperstown?
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Los Angeles Dodgers Fernando Valenzuela with Interpreter Jaime Jarrina at a press conference Nov. 11, 1981. (AP Photo/Saxon Reed Stock Photo - Alamy