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Fernandomania – Society for American Baseball Research
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Fernandomania' lives again at Dodger Stadium with retirement of Valenzuela's jersey, Sports
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Dodgers honor legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela - Beverly Press & Park Labrea NewsBeverly Press & Park Labrea News
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Fernandomania' Returns: The Dodgers Are (Finally) Retiring Fernando Valenzuela's Number
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Los Angeles Dodgers' legend Fernando Valenzuela comes alive with outstanding homage earning Fernando Valenzuela day
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Before Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers needed a 'Mexican Sandy Koufax
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Before Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers needed a 'Mexican Sandy Koufax
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Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers legend, was appointment viewing - True Blue LA
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Latino fans recall the importance of Fernando's Dodgers career
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How Fernandomania drew thousands of extra fans