There is another impressive group that Thurman Munson is a member of that is worth pointing out when considering the full scope of his career. He is one of exactly 9 men in baseball history – including 3 catchers – who have ever won a Rookie of the Year award and MVP while also collecting a Gold Glove award and a World Series Championship in their career. The other names prior to or concurrent with Munson were Frank Robinson, Willie Mays, Johnny Bench, and Pete Rose. After Munson, the only players to achieve the feat were Cal Ripken Jr., Albert Pujols, Dustin Pedroia, and Buster Posey. Certainly an impressive collection of all-time great players!
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The Nine Players Who Have Won a Rookie of the Year Award, an MVP Award, a World Series Title, and a Gold Glove During Their Career |
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Rookie of the Year |
MVP |
World Series |
Gold Glove |
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Willie Mays |
1951 |
1954 & 1965 |
1954 |
12 (1957-1968) |
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Frank Robinson |
1956 |
1961 & 1966 |
1966 & 1970 |
1958 |
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Pete Rose |
1963 |
1973 |
1975, 1976 & 1980 |
1969 & 1970 |
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Johnny Bench |
1968 |
1970 & 1972 |
1975 & 1976 |
10 (1968-1977) |
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Thurman Munson |
1970 |
1976 |
1977 & 1978 |
1973, 1974 & 1975 |
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Cal Ripken Jr. |
1982 |
1983 & 1991 |
1983 |
1991 & 1992 |
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Albert Pujols |
2001 |
2005, 2008 & 2009 |
2006 & 2011 |
2006 & 2010 |
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Dustin Pedroia |
2007 |
2008 |
2007 & 2013 |
2008, 2011, 2013 & 2014 |
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Buster Posey |
2010 |
2012 |
2010, 2012 & 2014 |
2016 |