Sam Jethroe is the oldest National League Rookie of the Year

ByThis Day in Baseball November 9, 1950August 8, 2024

The BBWAA name Sam Jethroe of the Boston Braves as the National League Rookie of the Year. At 31 years, 2 months, 18 days of age, Jethroe becomes the oldest rookie to win the award. He has been one of the best Negro Leagues players of all time.

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1950 National League Rookie of the Year

Sam Jethroe is the oldest National League Rookie of the Year

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