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Simmons Captures NL Batting Crown
St. Louis catcher Ted Simmons captured the Joy in Mudville National League batting crown with a .358 average.
New York Met left fielder Gene Locklear finished second at .341. Houston first baseman Mike Hargrove was third with a .340 average.
Previous NL Batting Champions
1975--Ken Griffey, Cincinnati .350
1974--Lou Brock, St. Lous .339
1973--Al Oliver, Pittsburgh .365
1972--Pete Rose, Cincinnati .337
1971--Lou Brock, St. Louis .340
1970--Rico Carty, Atlanta .354
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