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Los Angeles Dodgers finally retiring Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34
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It's been 40 years since Fernando Valenzuela's dream rookie season
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The last wave of Fernandomania played out in Texas, where fans
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Dodgers to retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34
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The last wave of Fernandomania played out in Texas, where fans
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Fernando Valenzuela - Wikipedia
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Dodgers news: Remembering Fernando Valenzuela's major league debut
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