Big Papi is officially retiring after the playoffs and hopes to live out every athlete’s dream of winning a championship in their final season. But he wouldn’t be the first prominent athlete to go out on top.
Ortiz’s quest for a fourth and final World Series ring got us thinking about what other famous athletes were able to finish their careers as champions. Here’s a look back at other athletes who were able to win it all in their final season.
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