Baltimore OriolesĀ first basemanĀ Eddie MurrayĀ is namedĀ American League Rookie of the Year

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On November 21, 1977 — Baltimore OriolesĀ first basemanĀ Eddie MurrayĀ is namedĀ American League Rookie of the Year. Murray garners 12 1/2 points to beat out runner-upĀ Mitchell PageĀ of theĀ Oakland Athletics, who polled 9 1/2 votes. Murray will go on to aĀ Hall of FameĀ career, while Page will never come close to matching his rookie numbers.

 


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