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doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 22,976 ✭✭✭✭✭
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What are some of the best seasons an athlete had but did not win the MVP for the four major sports?

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    doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 22,976 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Derrick Henry 2020. He had 2,027 rushing yards and 17 TD and he didn't get one single vote for MVP.

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    PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,707 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Both Willie Mays and Frank Robinson in 1962.

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    doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 22,976 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Jamal Lewis 2003. He rushed for 2,066 yards, 14 TDs, and set a then record for most rushing yards in a single game (295 yds).

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    Alfonz24Alfonz24 Posts: 3,050 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Ted Williams 1942

    In the 1942 season, Williams led the league in almost everything: runs with 142, home runs with 36, 137 RBI, a .356 average, a .499 OBP and a .648 slugging percentage. His 1.147 OPS led the league, as did his 216 OPS+, his 145 walks and his 338 total bases.

    Lost out to Joe Gordon of NYY. Gordon's season was great by every measure, as he hit .322 with 18 home runs, 88 runs, 103 RBI and a .900 OPS. His glove work was stellar as well, as he was the second highest rated defender in the AL with 1.7 WAR, trailing only double play partner Phil Rizzuto.

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    TabeTabe Posts: 5,927 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Norm Cash 1961:

    .361/41/132 - led the majors in average, slugging, and OPS with a 201 OPS+. Finished FOURTH in MVP voting.

    Mickey Mantle 1961:

    .317/54/128 - led the majors in slugging and OPS+

    Mario Lemieux 1988/89:

    85 G / 114 A / 199 pts - led the NHL in goals, assists and points - 2nd-highest goals ever, 5th highest points ever.

    Bernie Nicholls 1988/89:

    70 G / 80 A / 150 pts - 2nd in the NHL in goals- NO MVP votes.

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    TabeTabe Posts: 5,927 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Russell Westbrook - take your pick:

    Westbrook has averaged a triple double four times in the last five seasons, something only Oscar Robertson had ever done before Westbrook (and Robertson did it once). Westbrook won the MVP one time in those four seasons.

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    JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,216 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Alfonz24 said:
    Ted Williams 1942

    In the 1942 season, Williams led the league in almost everything: runs with 142, home runs with 36, 137 RBI, a .356 average, a .499 OBP and a .648 slugging percentage. His 1.147 OPS led the league, as did his 216 OPS+, his 145 walks and his 338 total bases.

    Lost out to Joe Gordon of NYY. Gordon's season was great by every measure, as he hit .322 with 18 home runs, 88 runs, 103 RBI and a .900 OPS. His glove work was stellar as well, as he was the second highest rated defender in the AL with 1.7 WAR, trailing only double play partner Phil Rizzuto.

    How about Ted Williams 1941?
    How about Ted Williams 1947?
    How about Ted Williams 1957?

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    perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,498 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Duke Snider 1955

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    TabeTabe Posts: 5,927 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @perkdog said:
    Duke Snider 1955

    Or Willie Mays that same year who was even better.

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    2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,251 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mark Maguire hit 71 home runs to break a 37 year old record and Sosa was MVP.

    W.C.Fields
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    2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,251 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Alfonz24 said:
    Ted Williams 1942

    In the 1942 season, Williams led the league in almost everything: runs with 142, home runs with 36, 137 RBI, a .356 average, a .499 OBP and a .648 slugging percentage. His 1.147 OPS led the league, as did his 216 OPS+, his 145 walks and his 338 total bases.

    Lost out to Joe Gordon of NYY. Gordon's season was great by every measure, as he hit .322 with 18 home runs, 88 runs, 103 RBI and a .900 OPS. His glove work was stellar as well, as he was the second highest rated defender in the AL with 1.7 WAR, trailing only double play partner Phil Rizzuto.

    Writers hated Williams. It cost him 3 MVPs.

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    dallasactuarydallasactuary Posts: 4,117 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mickey Mantle 1961
    Bobby Murcer 1971
    Will Clark 1989

    This is for you @thisistheshow - Jim Rice was actually a pretty good player.
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    coolstanleycoolstanley Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Willie Stargell 1971, 1973

    Terry Bradshaw was AMAZING!!

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    JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 11,216 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2dueces said:

    Writers hated Williams. It cost him 3 MVPs.

    At least 3.

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    1948_Swell_Robinson1948_Swell_Robinson Posts: 1,682 ✭✭✭✭

    Michael Jordan 1986
    Michael Jordan 1988
    Michael Jordan 1989
    Michael Jordan 1992
    Michael Jordan 1996

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