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1981 - Fernando Valenzuela sets the National League rookie record with
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1981 - Fernando Valenzuela sets the National League rookie record with
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Fernando Valenzuela to throw ceremonial opening pitch at Dodgers season opener
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Fernando Valenzuela catches first pitch from Granddaughter
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FERNANDO VALENZUELA DODGERS ASG 1986
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Dodgers Zoom Party: 1988 World Series Reunion Re-Scheduled For Monday, June 15
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Fernando Valenzuela catches first pitch from Granddaughter
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Fernando Valenzuela to throw ceremonial opening pitch at Dodgers season opener
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Dodgers opening day first pitch: Valenzuela, Orel Hershiser, Eric Gagné - True Blue LA
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TBT: Valenzuela's Opening Day shutout and start of “Fernandomania”, by Mark Langill
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List of Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day starting pitchers - Wikipedia
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2023 Dodgers Opening Day: Eric Gagné, Fernando Valenzuela & Orel Hershiser throw first pitch