Playoff Heros
In the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinal, this player hit the buzzer beater in game 7 to advance to the conference finals.
Kawhi Leonard
In 2021, the Lions traded their QB, Jared Goff, for 2 1st rounders, a 3rd rounder, and this Rams player.
Matthew Stafford
This former Royals outfielder won 8 gold gloves in left field, the all time record for most gold gloves at Left Field.
Alex Gordon
Joel Embiid
In Super Bowl 42 this player made an incredible catch to pin the ball on his helmet in the final two minutes, ending in a touchdown to upset the Patriots
David Tyree
In one of the more recent lopsided trades, the 49ers traded away a 2nd rounder, a 3rd rounder, a 4th rounder, and a 5th round to the Panthers for this star running back
Christian McCaffrey
This retired defensive lineman made the Pro Bowl every year he played, he won 3 DPOYs, and stayed with the same team every year and even won the Super Bowl with them.
Aaron Donald
This player is the last receiver to receive any first place MVP votes which was in 2021, coming in 3rd place behind Tom Brady and the MVP winner, Aaron Rodgers
In game 7 of the 2016 World Series, this player tied the game up in the 8th off Aroldis Chapman
Rajai Davis
In the 2017 NBA draft, the Celtics traded their first overall pick to the 76ers for their 3rd overall pick and a 2019 first round pick. The Celtics chose Jayson Tatum with the 3rd overall pick, and the 76ers took this player with the first overall pick.
Markelle Fultz
This former Orlando Magic center won 3 straight DPOYs from 2009-2011 before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
Dwight Howard
This Guardians player has reached the top 10 in MVP voting 7 times, yet has never won one. He came up 2nd in 2020, getting beaten out by José Abreu.
José Ramírez
In the 1999 AFC Wild Card game, this player returned the ball for 75 yards to win the game for the Titans against the Bills, earning the play the "Music City Miracle."
Kevin Dyson
In 2021, the St. Louis Cardinals traded Austin Gomber, Elehuris Montero, Tony Locey, Mateo Gil, and Jake Sommers in exchange for this former Rockies star 3rd baseman
Nolan Arenado
This Cardinals catcher won 8 straight gold gloves with 9 total gold gloves in the 2000s.
Yadier Molina
In 2017, this Los Angeles Rams running back shared 16% of first place votes, ultimately losing out to Tom Brady for MVP
Todd Gurley III
In 2019, this player hit a home run off the foul pole to give the Nationals the lead in the 7th inning of Game 7 of the World Series, which would eventually lead to the Nationals' first World Series win
Howie Kendrick
In 2020 the Boston Red Sox made a blockbuster trade to send away their star Mookie Betts to the Dodgers for 3 top prospects, Conner Wong, Jeter Downs, and this player in the deal that the Red Sox got
Alex Verdugo
This safety was the only safety to win DPOY in the 2000s. His hair may be better than his defensive ability.
Troy Polamalu
This Astros pitcher was the last AL pitcher to place top 5 in MVP voting for a full season. He placed number 5 in 2015. (Ohtani does not count)
Dallas Keuchel