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SABR 50 at 50: Greatest Games – Society for American Baseball Research
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In 1982, two 20th-inning ejections led Fernando Valenzuela to play
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VALENZUELA DEFEATS METS BEFORE 50,360 AT SHEA, 4-1 - The New York
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Los Angeles Dodgers to retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34 jersey
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Minnesota Twins Sweep KC With 7-4 Win Joey Gallo Blasts 2 Homers
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Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third
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1981-05-08 Dodgers - Fernando Valenzuela shuts out the Mets (Last
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This Day In Baseball April 22 - This Day In Baseball
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Looking Back at Dodger's Opening Days – LA Dodger Talk
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Timeline: It's time for Dodger Baseball'. Get to know the
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Vin Scully, Fernando Valenzuela steal the show with first pitch
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Looking Back at Dodger's Opening Days – LA Dodger Talk
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