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- ↑ The World Series Trophy was first awarded in 1967. In 1985, it was re-named the Commissioner's Trophy. From 1970 to 1984, the "Commissioner's Trophy" was the name of the award given to the All-Star Game MVP.
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- ↑ Newman, Mark (7 September 2006). "Sanchez latest rookie to toss a no-no". FloridaMarlins.com. Major League Baseball . Retrieved 25 November 2008.
- ↑ "Candy's no-hitter sweetens Buc's year". The Daily Collegian . Pittsburgh. Associated Press. 11 August 1976. Retrieved 25 November 2008.
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