TBT: Valenzuela's Opening Day shutout and start of “Fernandomania

April 9 1981 FernandoMania begins

On Opening Day (Fernando Valenzuela)

OTD: Fernando Valenzuela Makes First MLB Start, The start of Fernandomania. On this day in 1981, Fernando Valenzuela tossed a complete-game shutout in his first MLB start. #ThrowbackThursday

Dodgers To Retire Fernando Valenzuela's No. 34 During 'Fernandomania' Weekend

Remembering Fernandomania 40 years later

Greatest moments in Dodger history No. 8: Fernandomania - Los Angeles Times

⚾ FERNANDOMANIA ⚾ - Los Angeles Times

Alexander: Fernandomania wasn't just transformative on the field – Orange County Register

⚾ FERNANDOMANIA ⚾ - Los Angeles Times

On Opening Day (Fernando Valenzuela)

⚾ FERNANDOMANIA ⚾ - Los Angeles Times

Hiatus history lesson: Improbable Opening Day shutout launches Fernandomania

This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Makes Opening Day Start; Leo Durocher Suspended

On Opening Day (Fernando Valenzuela)