This day in baseball: Klein named MVP
Posted: October 19, 2019 Filed under: 20th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: Baseball, Chuck Klein, Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award, MLB, National League, Philadelphia Phillies, sports Leave a commentOn October 19, 1932, outfielder Chuck Klein became the first Phillie to be named National League MVP when he received all first place votes for the honor. That season, Klein led the NL in hits (226), runs (152), home runs (38), and stolen bases (20).

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