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Fernando Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first
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LA names day after Fernando Valenzuela – NBC Los Angeles
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A World Series Twist: First Loves Become the Enemy - The New York Times
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Vin Scully joined by former Dodgers Fernando Valenzuela, Steve Yeager during World Series 1st pitch - ABC7 Los Angeles
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Fernandomania' 40 years later: How Fernando Valenzuela captivated baseball fans for decades
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Fernando Valenzuela made me a believer in '81
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Aug. 11, 2023 will be known as Fernando Valenzuela Day in the city of LA, by Cary Osborne
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14 Intriguing Facts About Fernando Valenzuela
Latino fans recall the importance of Fernando's Dodgers career
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When 20-Year-Old Rookie Fernando Valenzuela Captivated LA—and Major League Baseball
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Dodgers to retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34 this summer – Orange County Register
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Fernando Valenzuela, Baseball Wiki
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Ties National League Rookie Record For Shutouts
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Aug. 11, 2023 will be known as Fernando Valenzuela Day in the city of LA, by Cary Osborne
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Dodgers to Retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34 – NBC Los Angeles