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In the end, it wasn't even close, as Jeff "Yountfan" Kloster ran away with Manager of the Year honors for 1976. His Royals won their division by eight games and narrowly missed the century mark in wins.
Jeff also won Manager of the Year in 1963.
Two points were given for a first-place vote, one for a second-place vote. First-place votes are in parentheses. Here's the final tally:
In the end, it wasn't even close, as Jeff "Yountfan" Kloster ran away with Manager of the Year honors for 1976. His Royals won their division by eight games and narrowly missed the century mark in wins.
Jeff also won Manager of the Year in 1963.
Two points were given for a first-place vote, one for a second-place vote. First-place votes are in parentheses. Here's the final tally:
Jeff Kloster, Royals (10) 21
Dean Collins, Orioles 6
Bill Mattis, Phillies (1) 4
Scott Philipp, Padres 3
Carl Alexis, Brewers (1) 2
Dean Collins, Orioles 6
Bill Mattis, Phillies (1) 4
Scott Philipp, Padres 3
Carl Alexis, Brewers (1) 2