1970 – Pitcher Carl Morton, who posted a 18-11 record for the last-place Montreal Expos, receives the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Morton beats out Cincinnati Reds outfielder Bernie Carbo.

 

On November 27, 1970 — 1970 – Pitcher Carl Morton, who posted a 18-11 record for the last-place Montreal Expos, receives the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Morton beats out Cincinnati Reds outfielder Bernie Carbo.

 


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