Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks as the National League Most Valuable Player

Ernie Banks drives in 7 and reaches 1500 RBI's

On November 25, 1958 — The Baseball Writers Association of America names Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks as the National League Most Valuable Player. Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants is the runner-up.

Banks will rack up 379 total bases and hit 47 Homeruns, the All-Star Shortstop, hitting .314. Banks will again win the MVP in 1959.

 

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