In recognition to the outsized impact that Minnesota sports stars have had on the national conversation towards issues of equity and social justice over the past year, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Barr are two of the four finalists for the 2022 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award.
The other two nominees are Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals and Brad Stuver of Austin FC. The award celebrates athletes who are using sports to make an impact on local, national or global communities.
Nelson Cruz, a member of the Twins at the time, won the 2020 award.