1966 in Sports - Baseball

Baseball

  • January 20 – The BBWAA elects Ted Williams to the Hall of Fame. Williams, the last batter to hit .400, receives 282 of a possible 302 votes.
  • Roberto Clemente is the National League MVP.
  • Frank Robinson is the American League MVP.
  • Ted Williams is inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • World Series – Baltimore Orioles win 4 games to 0 over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Series MVP: Frank Robinson, Baltimore

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