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Stargell Selected as NL Most Valuable Player for Second Time
Pittsburgh outfielder Willie Stargell won his second National League Most Valuable Player Award.
Stargell, who won the honor after the 1972 season, led the NL in slugging (.548), OPS (.938), extra-base hits (80) and total bases (344).
In addition, the 34-year-old hit .303 with 113 RBIs. Stargell ranked second in home runs with 35 and runs scored with 127.
Pittsburgh has won the NL MVP three straight seasons. Teammate Al Oliver took home the honors last year.
The Pirates won the NL MVP, the Cy Young Award (Dock Ellis) and the Rookie of the Year (Andre Thornton) this season.
Player (First-Place Votes) Total Number of Points
Willie Stargell, Pittsburgh (3) 57
Lou Brock, St. Louis (3) 39
Joe Morgan, Houston (1) 36
Lee May, Philadelphia 19
Carlos May, Houston 13
Pete Rose, Cincinnati 4
Tony Perez, Cincinnati 2
NL Most Valuable Players
1973--Al Oliver, Pittsburgh
1972--Willie Stargell, Pittsburgh
1971--Lou Brock, St. Louis
1970--Hank Aaron, Atlanta
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