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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended
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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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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons
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Dodgers Right 25-Year Wrong, Retire Fernando Valenzuela's Number
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Fernando Valenzuela dominant as reliever in debut season
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Valenzuela gets double play, completes no-no
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In 1982, two 20th-inning ejections led Fernando Valenzuela to play right field for the Dodgers
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In 1982, two 20th-inning ejections led Fernando Valenzuela to play right field for the Dodgers