December 3, 1980: Rookie Of The Year⚾️
Few players in Cleveland Sports history have reached as legendary, epic, or revered a status as Joe Charboneau
OTD in 1980, he is named AL Rookie Of Year
Stats:
.289 / 23 HR / 87 RBI / 1 forever endearing fan base
#SuperJoe
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