Pirates outfielder Dave Parker wins the National League Most Valuable Player Award

On November 15, 1978 — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Dave Parker wins the National League Most Valuable Player Award, 320-194, over Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey, (202 hits, 21 HR, 113 RBI, .316 BA).

The Cobra had 194 hits, 30 HR, 117 RBI, .394 OBP, and led the league in BA (.334), Slg. (.585), & OPS (.979).

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