Robin Yount SI cover 1982

Robin Yount is a unanimous choice as AL Most Valuable Player in 1982

 

On November 9, 1982 — “It is virtually etched in stone that Robin Yount is going to win it in a runaway,” predicted Peter Gammons. Yount, who hit .331 for the Milwaukee Brewers and led the American League in hits (210), doubles (46), and slugging percentage (.578), is a unanimous choice as AL Most Valuable Player. The future Hall of Famer captures all 27 first-place votes easily beating runner-ups Eddie Murray and Doug DeCinces.

 
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AWARDS and HONORS

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NL MVP 

CY YOUNG AWARD

AL CY YOUNG

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AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 

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