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Pro Athlete of The Year

See also: Associated Press Athlete of the Year, Best Female Athlete ESPY Award, Best Male Athlete ESPY Award, Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year
  • 2009 – Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees
  • 2010 – Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies

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