SIDELINES : Montana Named Top Pro Athlete
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NEW YORK — Joe Montana continued to reap rewards from the 1989 NFL season today when he was named Professional Athlete of the Year.
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback won by a 2-1 margin over James (Buster) Douglas, who captured the world heavyweight title by knocking out Mike Tyson last February, in voting by sportswriters and broadcasters.
Montana will receive the award and a new car in New York on April 26.
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