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OTD: Fernando Valenzuela Makes First MLB Start, The start of Fernandomania. On this day in 1981, Fernando Valenzuela tossed a complete-game shutout in his first MLB start. #ThrowbackThursday
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Fernandomania started 39 years ago today
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Greatest moments in Dodger history No. 8: Fernandomania - Los Angeles Times
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Greatest moments in Dodger history No. 8: Fernandomania - Los Angeles Times
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⚾ FERNANDOMANIA ⚾ - Los Angeles Times
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Today In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Throws Complete-Game Shutout In First MLB Start
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Alexander: Fernandomania wasn't just transformative on the field – Orange County Register
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Alexander: Fernandomania wasn't just transformative on the field – Orange County Register
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How Fernando Valenzuela's 1981 Opening Day happened