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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Pitches 4th
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Valenzuela takes oath, officially a US citizen
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The day Fernando Valenzuela threw 146 pitches in a complete-game
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day
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Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third
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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons
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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons
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The last wave of Fernandomania played out in Texas, where fans
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When 20-Year-Old Rookie Fernando Valenzuela Captivated LA—and
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Dodgers: No. 82: Greatest seasons in Dodgers history: Fernando
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Podcats
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Fernando Valenzuela dominant as reliever in debut season
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Dodgers All-Star rookies: Fernando Valenzuela, 1981 - True Blue LA
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Fernando Valenzuela Addresses Dodgers Not Retiring Jersey Number