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Who was "Sports Illustrated's" first "Sportsman of the Year" in 1954?

Roger Bannister. Roger Bannister was the first person in recorded history to have run the mile in under four minutes. He did this on May 6, 1954, at the age of 25. He later went on to become a neurologist.

Sandy Koufax won the award in 1965?

T. Sandy Koufax won his second Cy Young award in 1965 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Who won "Sportsman of the Year" in 1970?

Bobby Orr. Tom Seaver won the award in 1969, Lee Trevino won the honor in 1971, and Billie Jean King shared the award with John Wooden in 1972. Orr was a hockey player.

In 1979, Willie Stargell shared the award with Terry Bradshaw?

T. Terry Bradshaw was the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Willie "Pops" Stargell was the first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabar won the "Sportsman of the Year" award?

F. Kareem Abdul-Jabar won in 1985. In 1984, track star Edwin Moses, and gymnast Mary Lou Retton shared the award.

In 1987, Sports Illustrated gave the Sportsman of the Year to "Athletes Who Care"?

T. This list included Bob Bourne, Judi Brown King, Kip Kieno, Dale Murphy, Chip Rives, Patty Sheehan, Rory Sparrow and Reggie Williams.

What NFL quarterback won "Sportsman of the Year" in 1990?

Joe Montana & Montana. 1990 was Joe Montana's last year with the San Francisco 49ers.

Tiger Woods has won the award more than one time?

T. Golfer Tiger Woods won in 1996 and 2000.

What two athletes shared the "Sportsman of the Year" honor in 1998?

Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Sammy Sosa of Chicago Cubs, gave us the amazing home run race of 1998.

In 2001, Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson shared the award. What team did they play for together in 2001?

Arizona Diamondbacks & Arizona & Diamondbacks & Diamond backs. Two veteran pitchers who led their team to win the World Series.