The city of LA has a long and complicated history with Hispanics, particularly Mexicans. But when a lefty with a consistent screwball stepped on the
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San Antonio Missions Baseball Club - #TBT to former San Antonio
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Fernando Valenzuela - Baseball Egg
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The last wave of Fernandomania played out in Texas, where fans
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Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela reflects on his career - True
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Fernando Valenzuela dominant as reliever in debut season
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Fernando Valenzuela: Los Angeles Dodgers to Retire Franchise
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Fernando Valenzuela - Wikipedia
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Fernando Valenzuela Is Forever - WSJ
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Dodgers to Retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34 – NBC Los Angeles
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Fernando Valenzuela, Biography, Stats, & Facts