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Fernando Valenzuela – Periódico Razacero
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Fernando Valenzuela Addresses Dodgers Not Retiring Jersey Number
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Ties National
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SportsNet LA on X: On this day in 1981, 20-year old #Dodgers
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Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third
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Fernando Valenzuela dominant as reliever in debut season
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Pitches 4th
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LatinoBall: El Toro Fernando Valenzuela
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