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MLB rebounded after strike-shortened 1981 season - Chicago Sun-Times
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The Greatest Reliever Season Ever - Last Word On Baseball
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Fernando: Inside the legend of a pitcher is the story of a dynamic human being, by Cary Osborne
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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons
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What is Fernando Valenzuela known for?
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Fernando Valenzuela, Baseball Wiki
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TBT: Valenzuela's Opening Day shutout and start of “Fernandomania”, by Mark Langill
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Astros' Urquidy gets nod, set to join legendary Fernando Valenzuela on short list
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Bill Plaschke: Dodgers Are Finally Retiring Fernando Valenzuela's Number - Los Angeles Times
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Fernando Valenzuela dominant as reliever in debut season