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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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