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In 1982, two 20th-inning ejections led Fernando Valenzuela to play
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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons
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Podcats
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Ties National
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Fernando Valenzuela's number retirement celebrated by Jaime Jarrín
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When 20-Year-Old Rookie Fernando Valenzuela Captivated LA—and
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Fernando Valenzuela dominant as reliever in debut season
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Dodgers: No. 82: Greatest seasons in Dodgers history: Fernando
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ESPN Classic - Fernando throws age a screwball
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Dodgers All-Star rookies: Fernando Valenzuela, 1981 - True Blue LA