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As of the 2008 season, the last five batters to win a triple crown have played in the American League: 1967 - Carl Yastremski, Boston Red Sox, 44 HRs, 121 RBIs, .326 BA

1966 - Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles, 49 HRs, 122 RBIS, .316 BA

1956 - Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees, 52 HRs, 130 RBIs, .353 BA

1947 - Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox, 32 HRs, 114 RBIs, .343 BA

1942 - Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox, 36 HRs, 137 RBIs, .356 BA

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