Rookies of the Year

Acknowledgements; One and Done: There's But a Single Chance to be Rookie of the Year; The Jackie Robinson Award; Chronological listing of Rookies of the Year (1947-2003); First Steps toward Cooperstown: Rookies of the Year in the Hall of Fame; A Double Helping of Hardware: Rookies of the Year Who Became Most Valuable Players; Dugout Directors: Rookies of the Year Who Became Managers; Rookies of the Year By Franchise; The Short Timers: Rookies of the Year with Short Careers; Available Only Once: Other Rookies of the Year ; Ready for 21st Century Action: Rookies of the Year Active in the Major Leagues; List of the Sporting News Rookies of the Year (1946-2003); Summary

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