⚾ Today in Baseball History! ⚾
Today marks a special day in history — 61 years ago, the great Orlando “Cha-Cha” Cepeda made Puerto Rican and MLB history! 🙌
In 1967, Orlando Cepeda became the first Puerto Rican player ever to win the National League MVP Award 🏆 — a milestone that inspired generations of players and fans alike.
But that’s not all… Cepeda holds a one-of-a-kind record:
✨ He’s the only player in National League history to win both the Rookie of the Year 🥇 and the Most Valuable Player Award 🏆 — unanimously!
A true legend who paved the way for so many and showed what passion, pride, and perseverance can achieve. 💪
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