Triple Crown winner Carl Yastrzemski is selected by the BBWAA as the American League Most Valuable Player
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Triple Crown winner Carl Yastrzemski is selected by the BBWAA as the American League Most Valuable Player

Triple Crown winner Carl Yastrzemski (.326, 44, 121), receiving 19 of 20 first-place votes, is selected by the BBWAA as the American League Most Valuable Player. A writer puts the light-hitting Twins infielder Cesar Tovar (.267, 6, 47) on the top of his ballot, denying the 28 year-old Red Sox outfielder of being the unanimous choice for the award.

1967 – Following a meeting of National League owners, president Warren Giles says the league will not stand in the way of American League expansion to Seattle and Kansas City.

1967 – Following a meeting of National League owners, president Warren Giles says the league will not stand in the way of American League expansion to Seattle and Kansas City.

The Mets obtain Art Shamsky from the Reds in exchange for infielder Bob Johnson, who will play only 16 games for his new team before being traded to Atlanta. New York’s newest outfielder will hit 42 home runs playing in a part-time role during his four seasons with the team.

The Mets obtain Art Shamsky from the Reds in exchange for infielder Bob Johnson, who will play only 16 games for his new team before being traded to Atlanta. New York’s newest outfielder will hit 42 home runs playing in a part-time role during his four seasons with the team.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Orlando Cepeda becomes only the second National League player to unanimously win the MVP Award

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Orlando Cepeda becomes only the second National League player to unanimously win the MVP Award

1967 – St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Orlando Cepeda becomes only the second National League player to unanimously win the MVP Award. Cepeda batted .325 with 25 home runs and 111 RBI in leading the Cardinals to the pennant. New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell swept the National League MVP voting in 1936.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg, who was 22-9 with 246 strikeouts for the American League champions, is named the 1967 American League Cy Young Award winner.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg, who was 22-9 with 246 strikeouts for the American League champions, is named the 1967 American League Cy Young Award winner.

1967 – Boston Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg, who was 22-9 with 246 strikeouts for the American League champions, is named the 1967 American League Cy Young Award winner.

As the overwhelming choice of 23 of the 24 experts surveyed, Dick Williams is selected as the United Press International’s American League Manager of the Year

As the overwhelming choice of 23 of the 24 experts surveyed, Dick Williams is selected as the United Press International’s American League Manager of the Year

As the overwhelming choice of 23 of the 24 experts surveyed, Dick Williams is selected as the United Press International’s American League Manager of the Year. The 38 year-old skipper guided the underdog Red Sox to a pennant, emerging on top from a fierce four-team pennant race that went down to the last day of the season.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Mike McCormick wins the 1967 National League Cy Young Award

San Francisco Giants pitcher Mike McCormick wins the 1967 National League Cy Young Award

1967 – San Francisco Giants pitcher Mike McCormick, the National League leader with 22 victories, is honored with the 1967 National League Cy Young Award. It is the first year in which pitchers are honored in both leagues.