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This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Becomes First Player To Earn $1 Million Through Arbitration

On Feb. 19, 1983, Fernando Valenzuela became the first player to be awarded a $1 million salary through the arbitration process with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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