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Fernando Valenzuela Quietly Affirms His Status as a U.S. Citizen - The New York Times
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Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela tips his sombero at a news conference in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1981 after he was named National League Rookie of the Year. Valenzuela was
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The last wave of Fernandomania played out in Texas, where fans rushed to see a legend - Los Angeles Times
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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons
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Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela tips his sombero at a news conference in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1981 after he was named National League Rookie of the Year. Valenzuela was
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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 rushed to see a legend - Los Angeles Times
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Silver Slugger award winner Fernando Valenzuela
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Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela tips his sombero at a news conference in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1981 after he was named National League Rookie of the Year. Valenzuela was
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Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third shutout in four starts, strikes out 11, and has the game's only RBI with a single in a 1 – 0 win against
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Valenzuela takes oath, officially a US citizen