October 25, 2024
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DodgersPadres
Fernando Valenzuela (1960-2024), Ace Pitcher and Global Ambassador
On the eve of the first Dodgers-Yankees World Series in 43 years, the rookie sensation who helped the Dodgers win that matchup has died.
April 9, 2021
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Dodgers
Remembering Fernandomania, 40 Years Later
In 1981, 20-year-old lefty Fernando Valenzuela seemingly came out of nowhere to shake up the baseball world and lead the Dodgers to a championship — much to the delight of this young fan.
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