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Daunte Culpepper
Credentials: After playing in one game in '99, he led Vikings to 11-2 start in 2000. Past ESPY's: none |
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Rulon Gardner, U.S. Olympic wrestler
Credentials: Won gold medal in greco-roman wrestling (130 KG) when he beat three-time Olympic champion Alexander Karelin of Russia.Past ESPY's: none |
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Josh Heupel, U. of Oklahoma QB
Credentials: Threw for over 3,000 yards in leading Oklahoma to its first undefeated regular season since '87. Is the All-time Oklahoma leader in passing yards and total offense.Past ESPY's: none |
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Marat Safin, men's tennis
Credentials: Was 25th in world at end of 1999. Won U.S. Open for first Grand Slam singles title.Past ESPY's: none |
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PAST WINNERS
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'00 Kurt Warner
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'99 Randy Moss
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'98 Nomar Garciaparra
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'97 Tiger Woods
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'96 Hideo Nomo
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'95 Jeff Bagwell
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'94 Mike Piazza
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'93 Gary Sheffield
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