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The last wave of Fernandomania played out in Texas, where fans
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Remembering Fernandomania 40 years later
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Valenzuela takes oath, officially a US citizen
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When 20-Year-Old Rookie Fernando Valenzuela Captivated LA—and
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Podcats
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Podcats
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Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third
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XユーザーのSportsNet LAさん: 「On this day in 1981, 20-year old
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In 1982, two 20th-inning ejections led Fernando Valenzuela to play
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In 1982, two 20th-inning ejections led Fernando Valenzuela to play
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