New to the Game but Extremely Talented: Pro Sports Rookies of the Year

Being a rookie in a professional sport is often very difficult. Although such players are accustomed to success playing amateur ball or in the minor leagues, the step up to the pro ranks can often be intimidating. That being said, some 1st year players make the jump to the pros with immediate success. Each major sports honours the best rookie annually. Let's see how much you know about Rookies of the Year in professional sports!

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Which of the following defenders did NOT ever win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year?

Who was the American League MVP in 2022?

Which of these NBA Hall of Famers never won Rookie of the Year?

What Canadian won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2015?

In what year were future Hall of Famers Eddie Murray and Andre Dawson the Rookies of the Year in MLB?

In what year did Shaquille O'Neal win Rookie of the Year?

Which Chicago Blackhawk never won Rookie of the Year in the NHL?

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Which of these Allstar pitchers never won a Rookie of the Year Award?

What NHL Rookie of the Year scored 76 goals in his inaugural season?

Which of these New York Islander Hall of Famers was once Rookie of the Year?

Which Swedish player never won NHL Rookie of the Year?

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In what year were Mike Trout & Bryce Harper the American & National League Rookies of the Year?

What year did Lebron James win the Rookie of the Year Award?

Which of these Russians did NOT win Rookie of the Year in the NHL?

Which of these goalies did NOT win Rookie of the Year in the NHL?

Which Pittsburgh Steeler defender never won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award?

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