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TSN Archives: Fernando Valenzuela, NL Rookie Pitcher of the Year (Nov. 28, 1981, issue)
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Dodgers All-Star rookies: Fernando Valenzuela, 1981 - True Blue LA
TSN Archives: Fernando Valenzuela, beer and the birth of a legend (Feb. 21, 1981, issue)
Flashback Friday to Fernandomania, To this day, Fernando Valenzuela is the only rookie to ever win the Cy Young Award. He was named the NL winner on this day in 1981.
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80s Baseball - 12/2/81 Fernando Valenzuela wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award, as well he should have. He went 13-7 in the strike-shortened season and led the N.L. in starts
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Wins 1981 Cy Young Award
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Becomes First Rookie To Win Cy Young Award