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...Mattingly's many offensive accomplishments in his first four years have led several to compare him to such legends as Stan Musial, Ted Williams and Lou Gehrig. Mattingly has already snagged an MVP award, a batting title and an RBI title--something no player has done in his first three full seasons. In 1986, Mattingly led the American League in hits, doubles and slugging percentage. Perhaps even more amazing is that Mattingly struck out only 35 times in 677 at bats. Yet, the Yankees first baseman was not first in this category. In fact, he finished third behind...
...Roger Clemens' year. The Boston righthander from Texas probably had one of the greatest single seasons for a pitcher in the history of baseball. It's no surprise that he grabbed both the Cy Young and MVP awards. He was probably the biggest reason why the Bosox won their first American League championship since 1975. Yet, although Clemens dominated the 1986 seasons, he did not lead all major pitching categories amongst starters in the American League. In which category did Clemens not place first...
...think Mike Kelfer would be content with his MVP Award. Three months ago, Kelfer--a center on the Boston University hockey team--scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give B.U. its second straight Beanpot title...
...earn the full $350,000 incentive portion of his contract, Clemens would have to be the American League playoff and World Series Most Valuable Player, repeat as the AL MVP, make the AL All-Star team and repeat as the league's Cy Young Award winner...
Michigan St. will not have the services of last year's tournament MVP, Mike Donnelly, who graduated last June. But the Spartans do have three potent scorers in right wing Mitch Messier (43 goals, 47 assists, 90 points), center Bill Shibicky (42-36-78) and left wing Kevin Miller (24-54-78). The Michigan St. attack averages 5.02 goals per game, one of the best in the CCHA...