The Sporting News' Major League
Player of the Year Award

Cal Ripken, Jr. won The Sporting News' Major League Player of the Year award in 1983 and 1991.  He was the 20th player to win the award twice; and the first to win it from a losing club (1991).

About the Award

The Sporting News' Major League Player of the Year award was established in 1936. It is awarded annually to one player for the entire Major League. The players vote for this award.