★ In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela, a 20-year-old rookie from Mexico, won both the NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award — a first in MLB history.
★ In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela, a 20-year-old rookie from Mexico, won both the NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award — a first in MLB history.
★ Mel Blount led the league with 11 interceptions in 1975, prompting the NFL to introduce the “Mel Blount Rule” in 1978, limiting defensive contact beyond 5 yards.
