Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican born Dodgers ace who inspired ‘Fernandomania,’ has died at age 63
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Fernando Valenzuela, Pitcher Whose Screwballs Eluded Batters, Dies at 63
The Los Angeles Dodgers star won the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards in 1981, when “Fernandomania” made him a household name and filled ballparks.7 minutes ago -
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Dodgers legendary pitcher Valenzuela dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the impetus behind "Fernandomania" while starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.17 minutes ago - MLB -
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Ohtani before Ohtani? Inside the Dodgers' Fernandomania
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Why ‘FernandoMania’ Was Exactly What Los Angeles and the Dodgers Needed
“He came like an angel to us,” Dusty Baker said of his former teammate, Fernando Valenzuela.1 hour ago - MLB -
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Muere Fernando Valenzuela, beisbolista histórico de los Dodgers, a los 63 años
En 1981, fue galardonado con los premios Novato del Año y Cy Young, y generó el fenómeno llamado “Fernandomanía”, que lo convirtió en uno de los nombres más conocidos del deporte.8 hours ago -
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Former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who inspired 'Fernandomania,' dead at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania," has died.10 hours ago - MLB -
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Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders ...10 hours ago - MLB -
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Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers pitcher that fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who inspired “Fernandomania” in the early 1980s, has died6 hours ago - MLB -
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Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63: Dodgers legend was rookie sensation, became MLB's best Mexican-born player
Valenzuela will be honored when the 2024 World Series begins at Dodger Stadium on Friday9 hours ago - MLB -
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Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born Dodgers ace who inspired ‘Fernandomania,’ has died at age 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born Dodgers ace who inspired ‘Fernandomania,’ has died at age 6310 hours ago - MLB -
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Michael Valentine, 74, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies
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Navajo code talker, who played crucial role in WWII, dies at 107
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A Chicago league has spent decades inspiring Black women to take up golf
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Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93
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Mitzi Gaynor, 'South Pacific' star among the last actors of the Hollywood musical era's golden age, dies at 93
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Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31
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Mexican official who led war on drugs jailed for 38 years for accepting bribes
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Liam Payne, One Direction star, dies aged 31 after falling from balcony in Argentina
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Ka, Brooklyn rapper and New York firefighter, dies aged 52
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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
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South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
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