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Throwback Thursday to Fernandomania: Valenzuela captivated MLB in 1981 - ESPN - SweetSpot- ESPN
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Fernando Valenzuela: 40 years later, Fernandomania is alive and well - UNANIMO Deportes
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Hace 40 años empezó la FERNANDOMANÍA - Séptima Entrada
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Fernandomania – Society for American Baseball Research
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As the LA Dodgers honor Fernando Valenzuela, a new book recalls Fernandomania – Orange County Register
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Hace 40 años empezó la FERNANDOMANÍA - Séptima Entrada
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TMN's Heros, Icons & Legends Auction by thememorabilianetwork - Issuu
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Fernandomania North – TALES OF BASEBALL
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Fernando Valenzuela 1981 World Series Autographed Photo - Art of the Game
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended