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Joe Torre, N.Y. Yankees  
Credentials: Led Yankees to third straight World Series title.Past ESPY's: 1997, 1999, 2000 Coach of the Year |  
 
 
 
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Phil Jackson, L.A. Lakers 
Credentials: After taking a year off, he led the Lakers to NBA-best 67-15 regular-season record and NBA championship in his first season as their coach.Past ESPY's: none |  
 
 
 
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Tommy Lasorda, U.S. Olympic baseball 
Credentials: Led U.S. to gold medal upset of Cuba. Past ESPY's: none |  
 
 
 
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Bob Stoops, U. of Oklahoma football 
Credentials: Led the Sooners to their first national championship since 1985.Past ESPY's: none |  
 
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PAST WINNERS
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| '00  Joe Torre
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| '99 Joe Torre
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| '98  Jim Leyland
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| '97  Joe Torre
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| '96  Gary Barnett
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| '95  George Siefert
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| '94  Jimmy Johnson
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| '93  Jimmy Johnson
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