John Daly, golf
Credentials: Came back to win first PGA tournament in nine years. This after very publicized issues with alcohol, drugs, domestic disputes and near bankruptcy.
Past ESPY's: none
Bethany Hamilton, surfer
Credentials: Thirteen-year-old lost left arm to shark attack. On Jan. 10, she returned to competition and placed fifth in her age group in the Open Women Division of a National Scholastic Surfing Association meet at Banyans.
Past ESPY's: none
Neil Parry, San Jose St.
Credentials: Missed three years of football after having part of right leg amputated due to injury on the field. After trying and failing to return for the last two seasons, returned to play on special teams.
Past ESPY's: none
Jason White, Oklahoma QB
Credentials: Twice tabbed as starting QB only to lose season to a knee injury. Finally started in his fifth year and went 12-2. Won Heisman Trophy.
Past ESPY's: none.
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'03 Tommy Maddox, Pittsburgh Steelers
'02 Jennifer Capriati, tennis player
'01 Andres Galarraga, Atlanta Braves
'00 Lance Armstrong, cyclist
'99 Eric Davis, Baltimore Orioles
'98 Roger Clemens, Toronto Blue Jays
'97 Evander Holyfield, boxer
'96 Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
'95 Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins
'94 Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
'93 Dave Winfield, Toronto Blue Jays
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