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Rough Riders Gene McLaughlin Wins NBL Award Monday, August 31st , 1959 Gene McLaughlin demonstrated his potential to be a star in the game last week and today he took home the National Baseball League Player of the Week Award. The Washington left fielder wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them for a .591 average (13-for-22) with 1 home run and 7 RBIs on his way to claiming the honor. During the current season McLaughlin is batting at a .252 clip with 13 home runs and 58 RBIs. He has played in 100 games and scored 47 times. |
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