The Most Valuable Player award is perhaps the most prestigious honor in team sports. While the ultimate goal is to win a championship as a team, individual players can distinguish themselves with a high level of play throughout a season, thrilling fans and etching their names into sports history.
There is rarely consensus about who should be named MVP. There are often seasons in which multiple players put up great stats and help their team make it into the playoffs. In other seasons, one player sets himself apart, posting record-breaking statistics and giving voters no choice but to name him MVP.
24/7 Wall St. reviewed historical MVP records, as compiled by the Sports Reference family of sites, to determine the MVP in each of the major American sports leagues by year. The list begins in 1946, the first year many players, like Ted Williams, returned from their World War II military service.
There was no NHL MVP in 2005 because the league was in a lockout. The NFL has twice awarded a joint MVP — to Brett Favre and Barry Sanders in 1997 and to Peyton Manning and Steve McNair in 2003. The NHL’s Joe Thornton was traded from the Boston Bruins to the San Jose Sharks in the midst of his 2005-2006 MVP campaign, the only player ever to be traded during an MVP season.
Certain teams, for whatever reason, have had many more of their players win the MVP award. There have been 22 seasons in which a New York Yankee was named AL MVP, the most of any team by far. Successful organizations excel at finding great talent and developing it, and this leads to championships, MVPs, and a large number of Hall of Fame inductees.
Baseball was the first sport with an MVP award. In 1911, a Detroit car company awarded a car to the player in each league with the highest batting average. The award led to suspect scoring decisions and other controversies and was discontinued in 1915. In 1931, the Baseball Writers Association of America began deciding the AL and NL MVP, a format still used to this day. Associations of sportswriters and media members now determine the MVP of each of the four major American sports leagues.
Click here to see each league’s MVP the year you were born.
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2018
> NFL MVP: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
> NBA MVP: James Harden, Houston Rockets
> NHL MVP: Taylor Hall, New Jersey Devils
> MLB, AL MVP: Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers
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2017
> NFL MVP: Tom Brady, New England Patriots
> NBA MVP: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
> NHL MVP: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
> MLB, NL MVP: Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
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2016
> NFL MVP: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
> NBA MVP: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
> NHL MVP: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
> MLB, AL MVP: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
> MLB, NL MVP: Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs
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2015
> NFL MVP: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
> NBA MVP: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
> NHL MVP: Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens
> MLB, AL MVP: Josh Donaldson, Toronto Blue Jays
> MLB, NL MVP: Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals
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2014
> NFL MVP: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
> NBA MVP: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
> NHL MVP: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
> MLB, AL MVP: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
> MLB, NL MVP: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers
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2013
> NFL MVP: Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
> NBA MVP: LeBron James, Miami Heat
> NHL MVP: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
> MLB, AL MVP: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
> MLB, NL MVP: Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
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2012
> NFL MVP: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
> NBA MVP: LeBron James, Miami Heat
> NHL MVP: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
> MLB, AL MVP: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
> MLB, NL MVP: Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
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2011
> NFL MVP: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
> NBA MVP: Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
> NHL MVP: Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks
> MLB, AL MVP: Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers
> MLB, NL MVP: Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers
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2010
> NFL MVP: Tom Brady, New England Patriots
> NBA MVP: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
> NHL MVP: Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks
> MLB, AL MVP: Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
> MLB, NL MVP: Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds
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2009
> NFL MVP: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
> NBA MVP: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
> NHL MVP: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
> MLB, AL MVP: Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins
> MLB, NL MVP: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
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2008
> NFL MVP: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
> NBA MVP: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
> NHL MVP: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
> MLB, AL MVP: Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
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2007
> NFL MVP: Tom Brady, New England Patriots
> NBA MVP: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
> NHL MVP: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
> MLB, AL MVP: Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies
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2006
> NFL MVP: LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
> NBA MVP: Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns
> NHL MVP: Joe Thornton, Boston Bruinston Bruins / San Jose Sharks
> MLB, AL MVP: Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins
> MLB, NL MVP: Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies
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2005
> NFL MVP: Shaun Alexander, Seattle Seahawks
> NBA MVP: Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns
> NHL MVP: N/A
> MLB, AL MVP: Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
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2004
> NFL MVP: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
> NBA MVP: Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
> NHL MVP: Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning
> MLB, AL MVP: Vladimir Guerrero, Anaheim Angels
> MLB, NL MVP: Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
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2003
> NFL MVP: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts / Steve McNair, Tennessee Titans
> NBA MVP: Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
> NHL MVP: Peter Forsberg, Colorado Avalanche
> MLB, AL MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Texas Rangers
> MLB, NL MVP: Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
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2002
> NFL MVP: Rich Gannon, Oakland Raiders
> NBA MVP: Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
> NHL MVP: Jose Theodore, Montreal Canadiens
> MLB, AL MVP: Miguel Tejada, Oakland Athletics
> MLB, NL MVP: Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
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2001
> NFL MVP: Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams
> NBA MVP: Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers
> NHL MVP: Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche
> MLB, AL MVP: Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners
> MLB, NL MVP: Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
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2000
> NFL MVP: Marshall Faulk, St. Louis Rams
> NBA MVP: Shaquille O’Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
> NHL MVP: Chris Pronger, St. Louis Blues
> MLB, AL MVP: Jason Giambi, Oakland Athletics
> MLB, NL MVP: Jeff Kent, San Francisco Giants
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1999
> NFL MVP: Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams
> NBA MVP: Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
> NHL MVP: Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins
> MLB, AL MVP: Ivan Rodriguez, Texas Rangers
> MLB, NL MVP: Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves
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1998
> NFL MVP: Terrell Davis, Denver Broncos
> NBA MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
> NHL MVP: Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres
> MLB, AL MVP: Juan Gonzalez, Texas Rangers
> MLB, NL MVP: Sammy Sosa, Chicago Cubs
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1997
> NFL MVP: Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers / Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions
> NBA MVP: Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
> NHL MVP: Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres
> MLB, AL MVP: Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle Mariners
> MLB, NL MVP: Larry Walker, Colorado Rockies
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1996
> NFL MVP: Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
> NBA MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
> NHL MVP: Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
> MLB, AL MVP: Juan Gonzalez, Texas Rangers
> MLB, NL MVP: Ken Caminiti, San Diego Padres
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1995
> NFL MVP: Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
> NBA MVP: David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
> NHL MVP: Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers
> MLB, AL MVP: Mo Vaughn, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Barry Larkin, Cincinnati Reds
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1994
> NFL MVP: Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers
> NBA MVP: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
> NHL MVP: Sergei Fedorov, Detroit Red Wings
> MLB, AL MVP: Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Jeff Bagwell, Houston Astros
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1993
> NFL MVP: Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys
> NBA MVP: Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns
> NHL MVP: Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
> MLB, AL MVP: Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
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1992
> NFL MVP: Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers
> NBA MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
> NHL MVP: Mark Messier, New York Rangers
> MLB, AL MVP: Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics
> MLB, NL MVP: Barry Bonds, Pittsburgh Pirates
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1991
> NFL MVP: Thurman Thomas, Buffalo Bills
> NBA MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
> NHL MVP: Brett Hull, St. Louis Blues
> MLB, AL MVP: Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles
> MLB, NL MVP: Terry Pendleton, Atlanta Braves
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1990
> NFL MVP: Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers
> NBA MVP: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers
> NHL MVP: Mark Messier, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: Rickey Henderson, Oakland Athletics
> MLB, NL MVP: Barry Bonds, Pittsburgh Pirates
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1989
> NFL MVP: Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers
> NBA MVP: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers
> NHL MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings
> MLB, AL MVP: Robin Yount, Milwaukee Brewers
> MLB, NL MVP: Kevin Mitchell, San Francisco Giants
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1988
> NFL MVP: Boomer Esiason, Cincinnati Bengals
> NBA MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
> NHL MVP: Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
> MLB, AL MVP: Jose Canseco, Oakland Athletics
> MLB, NL MVP: Kirk Gibson, Los Angeles Dodgers
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1987
> NFL MVP: John Elway, Denver Broncos
> NBA MVP: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers
> NHL MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: George Bell, Toronto Blue Jays
> MLB, NL MVP: Andre Dawson, Chicago Cubs
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1986
> NFL MVP: Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants
> NBA MVP: Larry Bird, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: Roger Clemens, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies
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1985
> NFL MVP: Marcus Allen, Los Angeles Raiders
> NBA MVP: Larry Bird, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: Don Mattingly, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Willie McGee, St. Louis Cardinals
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1984
> NFL MVP: Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins
> NBA MVP: Larry Bird, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: Willie Hernandez, Detroit Tigers
> MLB, NL MVP: Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs
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1983
> NFL MVP: Joe Theismann, Washington Redskins
> NBA MVP: Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers
> NHL MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles
> MLB, NL MVP: Dale Murphy, Atlanta Braves
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1982
> NFL MVP: Mark Moseley, Washington Redskins
> NBA MVP: Moses Malone, Houston Rockets
> NHL MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: Robin Yount, Milwaukee Brewers
> MLB, NL MVP: Dale Murphy, Atlanta Braves
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1981
> NFL MVP: Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals
> NBA MVP: Julius Erving, Philadelphia 76ers
> NHL MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: Rollie Fingers, Milwaukee Brewers
> MLB, NL MVP: Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies
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1980
> NFL MVP: Brian Sipe, Cleveland Browns
> NBA MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers
> NHL MVP: Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
> MLB, AL MVP: George Brett, Kansas City Royals
> MLB, NL MVP: Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies
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1979
> NFL MVP: Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers
> NBA MVP: Moses Malone, Houston Rockets
> NHL MVP: Bryan Trottier, New York Islanders
> MLB, AL MVP: Don Baylor, California Angels
> MLB, NL MVP: Keith Hernandez, St. Louis Cardinals
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1978
> NFL MVP: Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers
> NBA MVP: Bill Walton, Portland Trail Blazers
> NHL MVP: Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens
> MLB, AL MVP: Jim Rice, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Dave Parker, Pittsburgh Pirates
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1977
> NFL MVP: Walter Payton, Chicago Bears
> NBA MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers
> NHL MVP: Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens
> MLB, AL MVP: Rod Carew, Minnesota Twins
> MLB, NL MVP: George Foster, Cincinnati Reds
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1976
> NFL MVP: Bert Jones, Baltimore Colts
> NBA MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers
> NHL MVP: Bobby Clarke, Philadelphia Flyers
> MLB, AL MVP: Thurman Munson, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Joe Morgan, Cincinnati Reds
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1975
> NFL MVP: Fran Tarkenton, Minnesota Vikings
> NBA MVP: Bob McAdoo, Buffalo Braves
> NHL MVP: Bobby Clarke, Philadelphia Flyers
> MLB, AL MVP: Fred Lynn, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Joe Morgan, Cincinnati Reds
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1974
> NFL MVP: Ken Stabler, Oakland Raiders
> NBA MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks
> NHL MVP: Phil Esposito, Boston Bruins
> MLB, AL MVP: Jeff Burroughs, Texas Rangers
> MLB, NL MVP: Steve Garvey, Los Angeles Dodgers
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1973
> NFL MVP: O.J. Simpson, Buffalo Bills
> NBA MVP: Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Bobby Clarke, Philadelphia Flyers
> MLB, AL MVP: Reggie Jackson, Oakland Athletics
> MLB, NL MVP: Pete Rose, Cincinnati Reds
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1972
> NFL MVP: Larry Brown, Washington Redskins
> NBA MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks
> NHL MVP: Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins
> MLB, AL MVP: Dick Allen, Chicago White Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Johnny Bench, Cincinnati Reds
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1971
> NFL MVP: Alan Page, Minnesota Vikings
> NBA MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks
> NHL MVP: Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins
> MLB, AL MVP: Vida Blue, Oakland Athletics
> MLB, NL MVP: Joe Torre, St. Louis Cardinals
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1970
> NFL MVP: John Brodie, San Francisco 49ers
> NBA MVP: Willis Reed, New York Knicks
> NHL MVP: Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins
> MLB, AL MVP: Boog Powell, Baltimore Orioles
> MLB, NL MVP: Johnny Bench, Cincinnati Reds
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1969
> NFL MVP: Roman Gabriel, Los Angeles Rams
> NBA MVP: Wes Unseld, Baltimore Bullets
> NHL MVP: Phil Esposito, Boston Bruins
> MLB, AL MVP: Harmon Killebrew, Minnesota Twins
> MLB, NL MVP: Willie McCovey, San Francisco Giants
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1968
> NFL MVP: Earl Morrall, Baltimore Colts
> NBA MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers
> NHL MVP: Stan Mikita, Chicago Black Hawks
> MLB, AL MVP: Denny McLain, Detroit Tigers
> MLB, NL MVP: Bob Gibson, St. Louis Cardinals
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1967
> NFL MVP: Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts
> NBA MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers
> NHL MVP: Stan Mikita, Chicago Black Hawks
> MLB, AL MVP: Carl Yastrzemski, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Orlando Cepeda, St. Louis Cardinals
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1966
> NFL MVP: Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers
> NBA MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers
> NHL MVP: Bobby Hull, Chicago Black Hawks
> MLB, AL MVP: Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles
> MLB, NL MVP: Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates
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1965
> NFL MVP: Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns
> NBA MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Bobby Hull, Chicago Black Hawks
> MLB, AL MVP: Zoilo Versalles, Minnesota Twins
> MLB, NL MVP: Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants
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1964
> NFL MVP: Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts
> NBA MVP: Oscar Robertson, Cincinnati Royals
> NHL MVP: Jean Beliveau, Montreal Canadiens
> MLB, AL MVP: Brooks Robinson, Baltimore Orioles
> MLB, NL MVP: Ken Boyer, St. Louis Cardinals
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1963
> NFL MVP: Y.A. Tittle, New York Giants
> NBA MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings
> MLB, AL MVP: Elston Howard, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Sandy Koufax, Los Angeles Dodgers
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1962
> NFL MVP: Jim Taylor, Green Bay Packers
> NBA MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Jacques Plante, Montreal Canadiens
> MLB, AL MVP: Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Maury Wills, Los Angeles Dodgers
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1961
> NFL MVP: Paul Hornung, Green Bay Packers
> NBA MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Bernie Geoffrion, Montreal Canadiens
> MLB, AL MVP: Roger Maris, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Frank Robinson, Cincinnati Reds
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1960
> NFL MVP: Norm Van Brocklin, Philadelphia Eagles
> NBA MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors
> NHL MVP: Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings
> MLB, AL MVP: Roger Maris, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Dick Groat, Pittsburgh Pirates
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1959
> NFL MVP: Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts
> NBA MVP: Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks
> NHL MVP: Andy Bathgate, New York Rangers
> MLB, AL MVP: Nellie Fox, Chicago White Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Ernie Banks, Chicago Cubs
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1958
> NFL MVP: Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns
> NBA MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings
> MLB, AL MVP: Jackie Jensen, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Ernie Banks, Chicago Cubs
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1957
> NFL MVP: Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns
> NBA MVP: Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics
> NHL MVP: Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings
> MLB, AL MVP: Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves
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1956
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks
> NHL MVP: Jean Beliveau, Montreal Canadiens
> MLB, AL MVP: Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Don Newcombe, Brooklyn Dodgers
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1955
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Ted Kennedy, Toronto Maple Leafs
> MLB, AL MVP: Yogi Berra, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Roy Campanella, Brooklyn Dodgers
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1954
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Al Rollins, Chicago Black Hawks
> MLB, AL MVP: Yogi Berra, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Willie Mays, New York Giants
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1953
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings
> MLB, AL MVP: Al Rosen, Cleveland Indians
> MLB, NL MVP: Roy Campanella, Brooklyn Dodgers
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1952
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings
> MLB, AL MVP: Bobby Shantz, Philadelphia Athletics
> MLB, NL MVP: Hank Sauer, Chicago Cubs
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1951
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Milt Schmidt, Boston Bruins
> MLB, AL MVP: Yogi Berra, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Roy Campanella, Brooklyn Dodgers
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1950
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Chuck Rayner, New York Rangers
> MLB, AL MVP: Phil Rizzuto, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Jim Konstanty, Philadelphia Phillies
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1949
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Sid Abel, Detroit Red Wings
> MLB, AL MVP: Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers
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1948
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Buddy O’Connor, New York Rangers
> MLB, AL MVP: Lou Boudreau, Cleveland Indians
> MLB, NL MVP: Stan Musial, St. Louis Cardinals
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1947
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Maurice Richard, Montreal Canadiens
> MLB, AL MVP: Joe DiMaggio, New York Yankees
> MLB, NL MVP: Bob Elliott, Boston Braves
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1946
> NFL MVP: N/A
> NBA MVP: N/A
> NHL MVP: Max Bentley, Chicago Black Hawks
> MLB, AL MVP: Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox
> MLB, NL MVP: Stan Musial, St. Louis Cardinals
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