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Jul 22

Dale Murphy Topps Rookie Card

Sports Cards

Dale Murphy

Mvp

Rookie cards

vintage

For the life of me, I’ll never understand how Dale Murphy has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame. 7 time all-star and a two-time MVP. And he’s a good guy from all accounts as well. Make it make sense!

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Career Highlights & Achievements:

  • 2Γ— National League MVP – 1982, 1983

  • 7Γ— All-Star – 1980, 1982–1987

  • 5Γ— Gold Glove Award – 1982–1986 (as a center fielder)

  • 4Γ— Silver Slugger Award – 1982–1985

  • NL Home Run Leader – 1984 (36 HRs)

  • NL RBI Leader – 1982, 1983

  • 30 Home Runs / 30 Stolen Bases Club – 1983

  • Back-to-back MVPs – First NL player since Joe Morgan to do so

  • Played in 740 consecutive games – From 1981–1986

  • Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame – Inducted 2000

  • Braves retired his No. 3 jersey – 1994

  • Roberto Clemente Award finalist – multiple years, for sportsmanship and community involvement

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