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In 1941, despite leading in most offensive categories, he lost the MVP to Joe DiMaggio, who was cherished by the media. The following years saw a repeat of this pattern, where Williams’ greatness was often eclipsed by the narratives surrounding other players who, while talented, did not compare in overall statistical output. Even when Williams returned from military service in World War II, the writers had already developed a certain bias against him, which potentially clouded their judgment.