J.J. Watt and José Altuve are SI's 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Honorees

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[freedumb2003]

>>Jose Altuve was a great choice. I’ve never heard of JJ Watt.<<

JJ Watt broke out from a now-almost extinct sport named “football,” derived from the British sport of Rugby. He spent a lot of time and personal effort raising funds for hurricane relief for Houston and other stricken communities. His honor is not based on his nor his tea’s on-field performance.

I have never heard of this Cricket player “Jose” — did he do anything to support his community at the level Watt did?

[grania]

JJ Watt deserves the award. He created a true charity, from the heart, that raised millions of dollars that got to the people it was supposed to.

[nickcarraway]

That’s noble, but is it a sport?

[clintonh8r]

I don’t know the criteria. Check with the editors.

[Sans-Culotte]

Jose Altuve: American League MVP this year. AL Batting Champion 3 of the past 4 years.

He has also been a gold glove-winning second baseman. Add to that the fact that Altuve is only 5'6" in a sport dominated by physically bigger men. If the game is on the line, I'd rather have Altuve up to bat than anyone.

[Mr. Blond]

What’s a sportsperson?

[freedumb2003]

Ah. An extremely gifted athlete at cricket.

I believe there is a difference between sportsman and athlete.

Perhaps I am alone in that thought.

But then, why did they not call it “Athlete of the year?”

[upsdriver]

After a little research,looks like both were good choices.

[freedumb2003]

>>After a little research,looks like both were good choices.<<

I will 100% take the word of a fellow FReeper.

God bless ‘em both! :)