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| 1930 |
The Sporting News selects Giants' first baseman Bill Terry (.401, 14, 117) as the NL's Most Valuable Player, and Senator shortstop Joe Cronin (.346, 13, 126) receives the American League honor. The Associated Press also names Joe Cronin as its unofficial AL MVP, with the BBWAA choosing Hack Wilson, who gets a $1000 bonus from the Cubs for receiving the award, as its Senior Circuit honor.
(Ed. Note: The BBWAA begins casting official ballots for the league's MVPs next season.- LP) |
| 1958 | The BBWAA selects Ernie Banks as the National League's Most Valuable Player, the first of two consecutive MVP awards the Cub shortstop will win. The 27-year-old former Negro League standout, who batted .314 and hit 47 home runs, easily outdistanced Giant outfielder Willie Mays for the honor. |
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