1977 – Ron Willis dies in Memphis, TN at age 34 in an auto accident. A midseason purchase from St. Louis, the righthander sees action in three games with the Astros in 1969. He is returned to the Cardinals at the end of the season.
Nov 21, 1975: Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Garry Maddox wins his first Gold Glove Award. He wins 8 straight Gold Gloves (1975-1982) and is arguably the premier defensive center fielder of his era (early 1970s – early 1980s).
1977 – Baltimore Orioles first baseman Eddie Murray is named American League Rookie of the Year. Murray garners 12 1/2 points to beat out runner-up Mitchell Page of the Oakland Athletics, who polled 9 1/2 votes. Murray will go on to a Hall of Fame career, while Page will never come close to matching his rookie numbers.
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