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Fernando Valenzuela, Biography, Stats, & Facts
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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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When 20-Year-Old Rookie Fernando Valenzuela Captivated LA—and Major League Baseball
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It's been 40 years since Fernando Valenzuela's dream rookie season - L.A. Business First
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Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela tips his sombero at a news conference in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1981 after he was named National League Rookie of the Year. Valenzuela was
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Valenzuela gets double play, completes no-no
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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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How the Dodgers discovered Fernando Valenzuela
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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons