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Ali Wins Hickok Award As Athlete Of The Year
Muhammad Ali named Professional Athlete of the Year at age 32 for his boxing comeback and title regain. He received 49 first place votes and 249 points, narrowly beating Hank Aaron who had 47 first place ballots and 222 points. Johnny Miller and Lou Brock followed in voting, with Havlicek fifth.
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George Foreman
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Homerun King
Hank Aaron