The 1991 Ballon d'Or, given to the best football player in Europe as judged by a panel of sports journalists from UEFA member countries, was awarded to Jean-Pierre Papin and published December 24, 1991.
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Question: Which French professional football player was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1991?
Answer: Jean-Pierre Papin