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Jimmie Johnson Perfect Pick for Athlete of Year

By Holly CainDec 22nd 2009 – 11:00AM

Jimmie Johnson's selection Monday as the Associated Press Athlete of the Year isn't just a well-deserved honor for the four-time NASCAR champ, but validation for NASCAR's place in the sporting world and a nice holiday antidote to all the recent athletes-gone-wild headlines. Johnson is the first race driver ever chosen in...

Background on athlete of the year

Athlete of the Year is an award given by various sports organizations for the athlete whom they have determined to be deserving of such recognition.

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