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The day Fernando Valenzuela threw 146 pitches in a complete-game victory to rescue the Dodgers in the 1981 World Series - The Athletic
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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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A hero to many, Fernando Valenzuela joins the Legends of Dodger Baseball, by Cary Osborne
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Fernando Valenzuela, Biography, Stats, & Facts
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Fernando Valenzuela Biography Revisits 'Fernandomania
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Fernando Valenzuela made me a believer in '81
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It's Time for the Dodgers to Retire Fernando Valenzuela's Number
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Fernando Valenzuela to throw out Dodgers season opening pitch - CBS Los Angeles
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Fernando Valenzuela dominant as reliever in debut season
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Dodgers honor Fernando Valenzuela, and it's about time
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A religious reaction to Fernando Valenzuela's eyes
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Dodgers retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34 jersey - Los Angeles Times
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Becomes First Player To Earn $1 Million Through Arbitration
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Dodgers: No. 82: Greatest seasons in Dodgers history: Fernando Valenzuela, 1986 - True Blue LA