Barry Larkin

On this date in 1995, Barry Larkin is named the NL MVP.

"Larkin, this is the University of Michigan. No one comes to the University of Michigan and plays stinkin' baseball. You get out of this office, and you come back tomorrow when you have come to your senses." - University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler after Larking told him he would rather play baseball than football