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Athletes of The Decade

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NFL Athlete of the Decade

2009 – Peyton Manning, QB, Colts

College Football Athlete of the Decade

2009 – Matt Leinart, QB, USC

MLB Athlete of the Decade

2009 – Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals

NBA Athlete of the Decade

2009 – Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers

College Basketball Athlete of the Decade

2009 – Tyler Hansbrough, C, North Carolina

NHL Player of the Decade

2009 – Nicklas Lidstrom, D, Red Wings

NASCAR Athlete of the Decade

2009 – Jimmie Johnson, No. 48, Hendrick Motorsports

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