Al Rosen Positions: Third Baseman and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-10, 180lb (178cm, 81kg) Born: February 29, 1924 in Spartanburg, SC Died: March 13, 2015 in Rancho Mirage, CA School: University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) Debut: September 10, 1947 (10,360th in major league history) vs. NYY 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: September 30, 1956 vs. DET 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB…
The Baseball Writers Association of America selects New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto as the American League MVP. He posted a .324 batting average with 200 hits and 125 runs, but drove in just 66 runs. Rizzuto, who receives 16 of 23 first-place votes, easily outpoints runner-ups Billy Goodman of the Boston Red Sox and teammate Yogi Berra.
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