text: There have been twelve in total.  Eight won the award while playing in the National League, although Jackie Robinson had to beat out competition in both leagues.  Four winners have come from the AL:\n\n1947 Jackie Robinson (combined)\n1951 Willie Mays (NL)\n1956 Luis Aparicio (AL)\n1956 Frank Robinson (NL)\n1958 Orlando Cepada (NL)\n1959 Willie McCovey (NL)\n1961 Billy Williams (NL)\n1967 Rod Carew (AL)\n1967 Tom Seaver (NL)\n1968 Johnny Bench (NL)\n1972 Carlton Fisk (AL) \n1977 Eddie Murray (AL)\n\nThis number will increase very soon, since the 1982 AL winner, Cal Ripken Jr., is up for induction next year.