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The Hall of Fame argument for Fernando Valenzuela as Dodgers
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Photos: Dodgers finally retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34
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September 6, 1985: Scoreless into the 13th, Mets get best of
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The Dodgers have more to do after retiring Fernando Valenzuela's
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A Baseball Battery That Hasn't Lost Its Charge - The New York Times
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Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Mitchell & Ness Cooperstown
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As Dodgers honor Fernando Valenzuela, revisiting Fernandomania - ESPN
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The Dodgers have retired Fernando Valenzuela's number. Does he
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The Dodgers 'unofficial' retired number
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Dodgers set to retire Fernando Valenzuela's number during 3-day
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Fernando Valenzuela Los Angeles Dodgers Mitchell & Ness Retired
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As MLB great is honored, will legend who took league by storm ever
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How Fernando Valenzuela could be in the Baseball Hall of Fame