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| 1953 | The writers select Indian third baseman Al Rosen (.336, 43, 145) as the American League's MVP by an unprecedented unanimous vote, naming him first on all 24 ballots. The 28-year-old infielder, completing his fourth full season as a major leaguer, barely misses garnering the triple crown when Mickey Vernon tops him by one point for the best batting average in the circuit. |
| 1962 | The Braves trade first baseman Joe Adcock and southpaw Jack Curtis to the Indians, along with outfielders Don Dillard and Ty Cline, and reliever Frank Funk, who won 11 games, lost 11 games, and had 11 saves for Cleveland last season. The acquisition of the Milwaukee slugger will keep 24-year-old Walt Bonds in the minors before he is called up in September when he hits .380 with six home runs in 50 at-bats. |
| 1972 | The Indians trade third baseman Graig Nettles and catcher Gerry Moses to the Yankees for backstop John Ellis, infielder Jerry Kenney, and outfielders Charlie Spikes and Rusty Torres. Nettles will play a significant role on the Bronx Bombers' championship teams later in the decade, helping the club win three American League pennants and two World Series. |
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