1. George Foster
   Reggie Jackson
2. Cesar Cedeno
   Rod Carew

Reggie Jackson was nicknamed "Mr. October" because he always stepped up with clutch hitting in the postseason. His postseason play even earned him two World Series MVPs with two different teams.

1. Kent Tekulve
   Jim Kern
2. Dennis Eckersley
   Tommy John

Though he had some power, Dennis Eckersley's control of the ball was what paved the way to his success in the majors. With the ability to place the ball in all corners of the strike zone, Eckersley consistently posted double-digit wins throughout his MLB career.

1. Mike Schmidt
   Phil Niekro
2. Carlton Fisk
   Johnny Bench

The winner of 10 Gold Glove Awards, Johnny Bench proved he could be successful on both sides of the ball. Bench earned two NL MVPs in the 1970s during seasons where he was also named the NL home run leader.

1. Johnny Bench
   Mike Schmidt
2. Pete Rose
   Joe Morgan

No player in the history of baseball had more hits than Pete Rose, who finished his MLB career with 4,256 career hits. Rose went into coaching when he left the majors, showing future generations the skills he utilized at the plate to amass so many career hits.

1. Reggie Jackson
   Willie McCovey
2. Rod Carew
   Cesar Cedeno

Though he only made two All-Star games at the beginning of the '70s, Willie McCovey continued to play strong throughout the decade, finally retiring in 1980. To honor his contributions to the team, the San Francisco Giants retired his number 44 and added him to their Wall of Fame.

1. Joe Morgan
   Bob Gibson
2. Gary Carter
   Barry Larkin

"The Big Red Machine" was already in motion when Joe Morgan joined the team in 1972. However, his addition to the squad put them over the top, as he became perhaps the most dominant player on the team when they won back to back championships in 1975 and 1976.

1. Reggie Smith
   Frank Robinson
2. Bert Blyleven
   Jim Kern

Frank Robinson is the only name in the history of baseball to appear as an MVP on the list for both the American League and the National League. On top of that, Robinson also has a World Series MVP and a Triple Crown under his belt.

1. Rod Carew
   Bert Blyleven
2. Jim Palmer
   John Hiller

Jim Palmer helped the Baltimore Orioles win the only three World Series titles in franchise history. They won their 1970 title, the second of Palmer's career, by defeating the Cincinnati Reds in five games.

1. Yogi Berra
   Tony Perez
2. Carlton Fisk
   Carl Yastrzemski

In his younger years, Carl Yastrzemski primarily played in the outfield, where he was recognized for his field ability. As he aged and his body slowed down, he was moved to first base, a position where he continued to find success as a defender.

1. Tom Seaver
   Tommy John
2. Don Sutton
   Steve Carlton

Tom Seaver was an instant spark for the New York Mets from the moment he debuted in 1967. Seaver won 16 games in his first season, making his first of 12 All-Star games while also being named the NL Rookie of the Year.

1. Steve Carlton
   Mike Schmidt
2. Greg Luzinski
   Don Mattingly

Mike Schmidt was one of the most balanced players not only of the '70s but of all time. He recorded 548 home runs during his career and added 10 Gold Glove Awards for his strong play on defense.

1. Randy Jones
   Tommy John
2. Steve Carlton
   Kent Tekulve

Left-handed pitchers have a way of making things much harder for batters who aren't used to the change of direction, and that's precisely what Steve Carlton did throughout his MLB career. Currently, Carlton sits in second place all-time for strikeouts by a left-handed thrower.

1. Rickey Henderson
   Dave Winfield
2. Rod Carew
   Rollie Fingers

Rod Carew won six of his seven AL batting titles in the 1970s, winning the last one of his career in 1978. He earned all of those titles while playing for the Minnesota Twins, who honored his contributions by retiring his number 29.

1. Randy Jones
   Don Sutton
2. Kent Tekulve
   Dennis Eckersley

Don Sutton entered the majors in 1966 at the age of 21. Sutton was able to carve out a place for himself beside Hall of Fame pitchers like Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale, even striking out 209 batters during his rookie season.

1. Darrell Evans
   Gene Tenace
2. Roy Smalley
   George Brett

George Brett spent his entire career with the Kansas City Royals, where he was named to 13 All-Star games. The former AL MVP was added to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, with 98.2 percent of the vote.

1. Dick Allen
   George Brett
2. Jim Rice
   Fred Lynn

With a .298 career batting average, Jim Rice was a consistent threat from home plate throughout his MLB career. By the time he retired, Rice had 2,452 hits, 1,451 runs batted in, and led the American League in home runs three times.

1. Rollie Fingers
   Randy Jones
2. Tommy John
   Vida Blue

Rollie Fingers won three straight World Series with the Oakland Athletics between 1972 and 1974. In the 1974 World Series, Fingers earned a win and two saves, and he was honored for his roles in those victories with a World Series MVP.

1. Frank Robinson
   Rod Carew
2. Thurman Munson
   Carlton Fisk

Carlton Fisk proved he was going to be a star in the majors, starting with his rookie season in 1972. That year, Fisk earned the only Gold Glove award of his career, batted in 22 home runs with a .293 batting average, and was named the AL Rookie of the Year.

1. Cesar Cedeno
   Roberto Clemente
2. Kent Tekulve
   Roy Smalley

Roberto Clemente was named the World Series MVP in 1971 when the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles in seven games. During the series, Clemente posted a .414 batting average, scoring three runs with four runs batted in.

1. Thurman Munson
   Brooks Robinson
2. Tony Perez
   Carlton Fisk

A member of the two championship teams in Cincinnati, Tony Perez left the Reds following their second title in 1976. He returned to the Reds in 1984 before officially retiring as a Red in 1986.

1. Dick Allen
   Reggie Smith
2. Jim Kern
   Dave Winfield

When he was coming out of college, Dave Winfield was drafted by four different professional sports leagues: the NBA, ABA, NFL and MLB. The strangest selection was the NFL, considering he never played football while in college.

1. Jim Palmer
   Rollie Fingers
2. Jim Kern
   Bruce Sutter

One of the most accomplished relief pitchers to ever take the mound, Bruce Sutter racked up 300 saves throughout his career. He led the National League in that category for five seasons and earned four NL Rolaids Relief Man Awards.

1. Willie Mays
   Gary Carter
2. Tony Perez
   Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron was the first person to surpass Babe Ruth's home run record, finishing his career with 755 homers. Aaron officially passed the record held by Ruth on April 8, 1974, in the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1. Catfish Hunter
   Thurman Munson
2. Mickey Mantle
   Roger Maris

A career-long member of the New York Yankees, Thurman Munson won back to back World Series with the team in 1977 and 1978. During those seasons, Munson served as the Yankees captain, showing just how valuable he was to the team.

1. Davey Johnson
   Graig Nettles
2. Richie Hebner
   Kirk Gibson

Davey Johnson officially left the game of baseball as a player in 1978 when his season ended with the Chicago Cubs. Johnson started managing the New York Mets in 1984. He went on to win one World Series as a manager while also being named Manager of the Year twice.

1. Catfish Hunter
   Dennis Eckersley
2. Don Sutton
   Kent Tekulve

First as a member of the Oakland Athletics and later as a player on the New York Yankees, Catfish Hunter won five World Series titles throughout the '70s. He started two games in the 1978 World Series, his final championship, winning the last game in the series 7-2.

1. Catfish Hunter
   Gaylord Perry
2. Don Sutton
   Ron Guidry

Gaylord Perry played for eight teams throughout his MLB career, which lasted from 1962 until 1983. During those years, he won two Cy Young Awards for teams in both the American League and National League, making him the first player to receive the award in each league.

1. George Foster
   Cesar Cedeno
2. Dick Allen
   Toby Harrah

George Foster was a power hitter who twice led the National League in home runs. During his 1977 home run leading season, Foster was named the NL MVP while playing for the Cincinnati Reds, proving he was one of the top stars on a loaded team.

1. Rollie Fingers
   Jim Kern
2. Bert Blyleven
   Ron Guidry

During the 1978 baseball season, Ron Guidry won an incredible 25 games while only losing three games on the season. He went on to win both the AL Cy Young Award along with the World Series on the New York Yankees.

1. Bob Gibson
   Frank Robinson
2. Barry Larkin
   George Foster

A veteran pitcher at the time, Bob Gibson threw the only no-hitter of his career on August 14, 1971. The accomplishment came at Three Rivers Stadium against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who went on to win the World Series that year.

1. Dave Winfield
   Toby Harrah
2. Mike Schmidt
   Dick Allen

Toby Harrah was a young member of the Washington Senators when the team made the move from Washington D.C. to Texas in 1971, renaming themselves the Texas Rangers. Though he had short stints with teams elsewhere, Harrah retired as a Ranger in 1986.

1. Lou Whitaker
   Larry Herndon
2. Lance Parish
   Darrell Evans

Darrell Evans made his first All-Star game in 1973 while playing for the Atlanta Braves. Evans was a major offensive threat that season, where he put up 125 walks and contributed 143 runs created.

1. Dwight Evans
   Jim Rice
2. Roy Smalley
   Darrell Evans

A ball into the right field rarely escaped the grasp of Dwight Evans, helping him win eight Gold Glove Awards. Evans added plenty of offense to balance out his game, finishing his career with 385 home runs.

1. Jim Bunning
   Roy Smalley
2. Dick Allen
   Jim Kern

Dick Allen was traded from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Chicago White Sox before the 1972 season. Allen didn't let the trade discourage him, as he went on to lead the American League in home runs while also earning the AL MVP.

1. Davey Johnson
   Jimmy Wynn
2. Al Kaline
   Eddie Mathews

Jimmy Wynn didn't have a lot of size for a baseball player, but he knew how to hit the ball, earning the nickname "The Toy Cannon." He made back to back All-Star games in 1974 and 1975, which would be his final All-Star selection before he retired in 1977.

1. Chet Lemon
   Larry Herndon
2. Lou Whitaker
   Bill Madlock

During the height of his career, Lou Whitaker made three straight All-Star games, won three consecutive Silver Slugger Awards, and three straight Gold Glove Awards. Even with all of his success on the field, Whitaker has still not made the Baseball Hall of Fame.

1. Larry Herndon
   Dave Bergman
2. Lance Parrish
   Chet Lemon

Chet Lemon's 1977 season might have been the best of his career, as he increased most of his offensives numbers from the year before. He also stepped up his defense, recording an American League record 512 putouts as an outfielder.

1. Willie Hernandez
   Chet Lemon
2. Larry Herndon
   Bill Madlock

Bill Madlock won two of his four NL batting championships in the '70s with the other two coming in the early '80s. He made his first All-Star game during the 1975 season and completed the season with a .354 batting average.

1. Cesar Cedeno
   Jimmy Wynn
2. Jose Cruz
   Enos Cabell

After debuting in 1970, Cesar Cedeno spent the entire decade with the Houston Astros, where he made four All-Star games and earned five Gold Glove Awards. He was finally traded in 1981 to the Cincinnati Reds.

1. Gene Tenace
   Joe Rudi
2. Sal Bando
   Vida Blue

Gene Tenace went into coaching baseball after he finally retired in 1983. He was a coach for the Toronto Blue Jays when they won back to back World Series in 1992 and 1993. Including the titles he won as a player, Tenace has six championships to his name.