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Fernando Valenzuela, Rookie of Year and Cy Young Award - RetroSeasons
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Fernando Valenzuela, Baseball Wiki
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Fernando Valenzuela dominant as reliever in debut season
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San Antonio Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela strikes out 15
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Fernando Valenzuela Biography Revisits 'Fernandomania
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Following the strike-shortened season, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher
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Dodgers news: Remembering Fernando Valenzuela's major league debut
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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Becomes First
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It's been 40 years since Fernando Valenzuela's dream rookie season
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Fernando Valenzuela Biography Revisits 'Fernandomania
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Dodgers news: Remembering Fernando Valenzuela's major league debut