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1988 Dodgers player profile: Fernando Valenzuela, the injured superstar - True Blue LA
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Will Fernando Valenzuela ever be inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame? - Quora
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How Fernando Valenzuela's 1981 Opening Day happened
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Fernando Valenzuela - Wikipedia
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TSN Archvives: Fernando Valenzuela, 'Fernandomania' and The Sporting News (May 23, 1981, issue)
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How Fernando Valenzuela could be in the Baseball Hall of Fame - Los Angeles Times
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Fernando Valenzuela officially becomes a 'Legend of Dodger Baseball' - Los Angeles Times
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Dodgers honor Fernando Valenzuela, and it's about time
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Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela reflects on his career - True Blue LA
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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Fernando Valenzuela still has impact on MLB
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A World Series Twist: First Loves Become the Enemy - The New York Times
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Morning Briefing: Dodgers Retire Fernando Valenzuela's Number - Metsmerized Online
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How Fernando Valenzuela could be in the Baseball Hall of Fame - Los Angeles Times