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In 1982, two 20th-inning ejections led Fernando Valenzuela to play right field for the Dodgers
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Fernando Valenzuela, Biography, Stats, & Facts
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Fernando Valenzuela Quietly Affirms His Status as a U.S. Citizen - The New York Times
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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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In 1982, two 20th-inning ejections led Fernando Valenzuela to play right field for the Dodgers
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ESPN Classic - Fernando throws age a screwball
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Valenzuela Puts Redemption Low and Outside : Dodgers Lose to Expos in 10 After Coming Within One Pitch of Winning - Los Angeles Times
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Podcats
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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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In 1982, two 20th-inning ejections led Fernando Valenzuela to play right field for the Dodgers
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Podcats
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Valenzuela takes oath, officially a US citizen