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Andres Galarraga, Braves  
Credentials: 302 BA, 28 HR, 100 RBI after returning from one-year absence due to lymphoma.Past ESPY's: none |  
 
 
 
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Moises Alou, Astros 
Credentials: 355 BA, 30 HR, 114 RBI in 454 AB after missing one-year due to a knee injury. Past ESPY's: none |  
 
 
 
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Sean Elliott, Spurs 
Credentials: Returned to NBA following a kidney transplant played in 19 regular season games, and he averaged 6 ppg. (10 ppg. in postseason).Past ESPY's: none |  
 
 
 
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Dara Torres, swimmer 
Credentials: Returned from 7-year absence from swimming to win five Olympic medals (2 gold, 3 bronze).Past ESPY's: none |  
 
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PAST WINNERS
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| '00  Lance Armstrong
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| '99 Eric Davis
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| '98  Roger Clemens
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| '97  Roger Clemens
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| '96  Michael Jordan
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| '95  Dan Marino
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| '94  Mario Lemieux
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| '93  Dave Winfield
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