Johnny Evers was the Boston Braves' team captain. Traded from the Chicago Cubs, he took his duties seriously, running teammates ragged in practice and taking it as a personal insult when anyone put forth an effort that he regarded as sub-par. After rocketing from last place to first over the last 10 weeks of the 1914 season, the "Miracle Braves" swept the Philadelphia A's to become World's Champions. Sensational down the stretch, Evers also was outstanding in the Series, batting .438 with several key hits. To cap off his spectacular season, he won the Chalmers Award as the NL's MVP.
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