Best non-MVP seasons
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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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Derrick Henry 2020. He had 2,027 rushing yards and 17 TD and he didn't get one single vote for MVP.
Both Willie Mays and Frank Robinson in 1962.
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).
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.
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.
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.
How about Ted Williams 1941?
How about Ted Williams 1947?
How about Ted Williams 1957?
Duke Snider 1955
Or Willie Mays that same year who was even better.
Mark Maguire hit 71 home runs to break a 37 year old record and Sosa was MVP.
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
Writers hated Williams. It cost him 3 MVPs.
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
Mickey Mantle 1961
Bobby Murcer 1971
Will Clark 1989
Willie Stargell 1971, 1973
Terry Bradshaw was AMAZING!!
Ignore list -Basebal21
At least 3.
Michael Jordan 1986
Michael Jordan 1988
Michael Jordan 1989
Michael Jordan 1992
Michael Jordan 1996