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The Professor · 06-13-2002, 08:29 PM

Just for fun...while I'm waiting for my server to get back on track so I can post the page(s) for this stuff.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP

Chasing "The Kid"...

Few players electrified SO49 quite as much as Cleveland's Dale Mitchell did. The 28-year-old LF put together a magical sophomore season, hitting above .400 into the final week of the season. Mitchell refused to be benched, though, and when his mark dipped to .396, he was unable to put it above the magical mark again. Ted Williams remains the last player to hit above that mark, doing so in 1941. For his outstanding performance, Mitchell was selected as the AL's Most Valuable Player.

Batting Average: .396**
Home Runs: 12
RBI: 81

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NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP

[i]The "Big Cat" Clubs 51 Dingers![i]

The 1949 performance of 1B Johnny Mize can best be called...Ruthian. The 36-year-old slugger clouted 51 long balls between manning the sack for the New York Giants and Boston Braves. Mize was instrumental in helping put the Braves into their second straight World Series after being traded from the struggling Giants and beat out teammate Jeff Heath to claim his second straight circuit MVP Award.

Batting Average: .270
Home Runs: 51**
RBI: 116

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AMERICAN LEAGUE CY YOUNG

[i]Mound City Ace[i]

1949 was a surprisingly successful year for Frank Colella's St.Louis Browns, who surged late under manager Zack Taylor to ensure a .500 finish. A great deal of the team's success can be attributed to the talent of rising stars like C Les Moss and OF Al Zarilla. In 1949, however, the real star for the Browns was ace hurler Cliff Fannin. Posting a 20-9 mark, Fannin was the Browns stopper, curbing any big losing streaks. Only the Dodgers' Preacher Roe and the A's Don Newcombe meant as much to their teams' success as did Fannin...and for that he richly deserved the AL Cy Young Award.

Wins: 20**
Losses: 9
ERA: 2.57

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NATIONAL LEAGUE CY YOUNG

[i]The Hero of Flatbush[i]

When the Brooklyn Dodgers bowed out in the season's final regular season game - a playoff with the Boston Braves for the NL Pennant, they did so without the man who was responsible for their heart-pounding pennant run: Elwin "Preacher" Roe. 1949 was Roe's year. The savvy veteran logged almost 280 innings in forging a league-best 21-10 mark...this while working in hitter friendly Ebbets Field. His immense value to the Dodgers cannot be understated, Roe finished third in NL MVP voting but copped the Cy Young award instead.

Wins: 21**
Losses: 10
ERA: 3.54

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AMERICAN LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

[i]"Newk" Starts With a Bang![i]

No one doubted that Don Newcombe, the big fireballer, would be a star when A's GM Bill Clarke and legendary field-boss Connie Mack made him the #1 overall selection in the 1949 Amateur Draft. In his debut season all "Newk" did was: tie for the AL lead in wins (20), top or tie for the lead in strikeouts (177), shutouts (3) and complete games (18), and finish third in ERA. all while single-handedly making the rebuilding Athletics a respectable team. For his amazing performance, Newcombe garnered votes for MVP, figured prominently in Cy Young consideration, and was a virtual shoo-in for the AL Rookie of the Year Award.

Wins: 20**
Losses: 13
ERA: 3.17

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NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

[i]Brooklyn's "Little Bobby Fireman"[i]

Not many teams, much less pennant contenders, would be comfortable handing over the closer's reins to an untested rookie. Nevertheless, that is exactly what GM Jeff Anderson and manager Leo Durocher did in Brooklyn with little Bobby Shantz, the 8th overall pick in the 1949 Amateur Draft. Shantz debuted with 6 saves in April - and was unhittable, with an ERA of zero. He followed with 10 saves in May, with an ERA of 1.88...shutting down late-inning rallies with ease as the Dodgers challenged for the league's top spot. After a rough mid-summer, Shantz rebounded to prove he was for real with a solid stretch drive. His 35 saves put him 2nd in the NL, but earned him top consideration for the NL's Rookie of the Year Award.

Wins: 4
Losses: 3
ERA: 3.27
SAVES: 35

06-13-2002, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Professor Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 3,012 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4x in 4 posts	SO49 Awards & 1949 Year in Review Just for fun...while I'm waiting for my server to get back on track so I can post the page(s) for this stuff. ** - denotes league leader... -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP *Chasing "The Kid"...* Few players electrified SO49 quite as much as Cleveland's Dale Mitchell did. The 28-year-old LF put together a magical sophomore season, hitting above .400 into the final week of the season. Mitchell refused to be benched, though, and when his mark dipped to .396, he was unable to put it above the magical mark again. Ted Williams remains the last player to hit above that mark, doing so in 1941. For his outstanding performance, Mitchell was selected as the AL's Most Valuable Player. Batting Average: .396** Home Runs: 12 RBI: 81 -------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP [i]The "Big Cat" Clubs 51 Dingers![i] The 1949 performance of 1B Johnny Mize can best be called...Ruthian. The 36-year-old slugger clouted 51 long balls between manning the sack for the New York Giants and Boston Braves. Mize was instrumental in helping put the Braves into their second straight World Series after being traded from the struggling Giants and beat out teammate Jeff Heath to claim his second straight circuit MVP Award. Batting Average: .270 Home Runs: 51** RBI: 116 -------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN LEAGUE CY YOUNG [i]Mound City Ace[i] 1949 was a surprisingly successful year for Frank Colella's St.Louis Browns, who surged late under manager Zack Taylor to ensure a .500 finish. A great deal of the team's success can be attributed to the talent of rising stars like C Les Moss and OF Al Zarilla. In 1949, however, the real star for the Browns was ace hurler Cliff Fannin. Posting a 20-9 mark, Fannin was the Browns stopper, curbing any big losing streaks. Only the Dodgers' Preacher Roe and the A's Don Newcombe meant as much to their teams' success as did Fannin...and for that he richly deserved the AL Cy Young Award. Wins: 20** Losses: 9 ERA: 2.57 -------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL LEAGUE CY YOUNG [i]The Hero of Flatbush[i] When the Brooklyn Dodgers bowed out in the season's final regular season game - a playoff with the Boston Braves for the NL Pennant, they did so without the man who was responsible for their heart-pounding pennant run: Elwin "Preacher" Roe. 1949 was Roe's year. The savvy veteran logged almost 280 innings in forging a league-best 21-10 mark...this while working in hitter friendly Ebbets Field. His immense value to the Dodgers cannot be understated, Roe finished third in NL MVP voting but copped the Cy Young award instead. Wins: 21** Losses: 10 ERA: 3.54 -------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR [i]"Newk" Starts With a Bang![i] No one doubted that Don Newcombe, the big fireballer, would be a star when A's GM Bill Clarke and legendary field-boss Connie Mack made him the #1 overall selection in the 1949 Amateur Draft. In his debut season all "Newk" did was: tie for the AL lead in wins (20), top or tie for the lead in strikeouts (177), shutouts (3) and complete games (18), and finish third in ERA. all while single-handedly making the rebuilding Athletics a respectable team. For his amazing performance, Newcombe garnered votes for MVP, figured prominently in Cy Young consideration, and was a virtual shoo-in for the AL Rookie of the Year Award. Wins: 20** Losses: 13 ERA: 3.17 -------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR [i]Brooklyn's "Little Bobby Fireman"[i] Not many teams, much less pennant contenders, would be comfortable handing over the closer's reins to an untested rookie. Nevertheless, that is exactly what GM Jeff Anderson and manager Leo Durocher did in Brooklyn with little Bobby Shantz, the 8th overall pick in the 1949 Amateur Draft. Shantz debuted with 6 saves in April - and was unhittable, with an ERA of zero. He followed with 10 saves in May, with an ERA of 1.88...shutting down late-inning rallies with ease as the Dodgers challenged for the league's top spot. After a rough mid-summer, Shantz rebounded to prove he was for real with a solid stretch drive. His 35 saves put him 2nd in the NL, but earned him top consideration for the NL's Rookie of the Year Award. Wins: 4 Losses: 3 ERA: 3.27 SAVES: 35 __________________ "All Right, Have It Your Way - You Heard A Seal Bark!"