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Dodgers: On this date, Fernando Valenzuela ends contract holdout
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Aug. 11, 2023 will be known as Fernando Valenzuela Day in the city of LA, by Cary Osborne
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Fernandomania Weekend Archives - Dodger Blue
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Sons of Steve Garvey: Share Your Memories of Fernandomania
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Fernandomania flashbacks: How the Dodgers legend's rise to fame began with the Astros - ESPN
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At Fernandomania Weekend, Dodgers To Retire No. 34 - East L.A. Sports Scene
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Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers legend, was appointment viewing - True Blue LA
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Have a Day, Fernando
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Mania Man Long after Fernandomania swept the nation, Mexico's greatest beisbol export still has the game in his blood--and his bloodlines. Are you ready for Fernandito? - Sports Illustrated Vault