★ Lawrence Taylor racked up 133 sacks over his legendary career, including 20.5 in 1986—the same year he earned NFL MVP honors, a rare achievement for a defensive player.
★ Lawrence Taylor racked up 133 sacks over his legendary career, including 20.5 in 1986—the same year he earned NFL MVP honors, a rare achievement for a defensive player.
★ Andre Dawson won the 1987 NL MVP while playing for the last-place Cubs — hitting 49 HR and 137 RBI — and becoming one of the few MVPs from a team with a losing record.
