Update: According to SI.com , Derek Jeter has been named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year.
Fantasy Impact: This has no fantasy relevance, but this award isn't just for baseball players, so it's a nice award for Jeter as it recognizes his off-the-field work in the community. Jeter is the first baseball player to solely win the award since Cal Ripken did it in 1995.
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