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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 |  | '00  Joe Torre |  | '99 Joe Torre |  | '98  Jim Leyland |  | '97  Joe Torre |  | '96  Gary Barnett |  | '95  George Siefert |  | '94  Jimmy Johnson |  | '93  Jimmy Johnson |  |