Athletes going out on top

A look at some of the top athletes who have gone out as champions.

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Ray Bourque: After 20-plus seasons with the Bruins, the defenseman got his long awaited Stanley Cup championship in 2001 in his one and only full season with the Avalanche. (Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT)
Ray Bourque: After 20-plus seasons with the Bruins, the defenseman got his long awaited Stanley Cup championship in 2001 in his one and only full season with the Avalanche. (Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT)