The Truth About Chernobyl The Truth About Chernobyl The Truth About Chernobyl is a 1991 book by Grigori Medvedev. Medvedev served as deputy chief engineer at the No. 1 reactor unit of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the 1970s. At the time of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, Medvedev was deputy director of the main industrial department in the Soviet Ministry of Energy dealing with the construction of nuclear power stations. Since Medvedev knew the Chernobyl plant well, he was sent back as a special investigator immediately after the 1986 catastrophe. In his book, Medvedev provides extensive first-hand testimony, based on many interviews,
American Association (20th century) Rookie of the Year Award American Association (20th century) Rookie of the Year Award The American Association Rookie of the Year Award was an annual award given to the best rookie player in minor league baseball's American Association. In 1946, Jerry Witte won the first ever American Association Rookie of the Year Award. In 1997, Magglio Ordóñez won the final American Association Rookie of the Year Award. First basemen and shortstops, with 6 winners each, have won the most among infielders, followed by second baseman and third basemen (5). Four catchers also won the award. Eighteen outfielders have won the Rookie of the Year Award,