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Dodgers news: Remembering Fernando Valenzuela's major league debut - True Blue LA
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Fernando Valenzuela's number retirement celebrated by Jaime Jarrín and Julio Urías
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Ties National League Rookie Record For Shutouts
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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons
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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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How the Dodgers discovered Fernando Valenzuela
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Dodgers All-Star rookies: Fernando Valenzuela, 1981 - True Blue LA
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Fernando Valenzuela dominant as reliever in debut season
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Dodgers: No. 82: Greatest seasons in Dodgers history: Fernando Valenzuela, 1986 - True Blue LA
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Valenzuela gets double play, completes no-no
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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons