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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 |  | '00  Lance Armstrong |  | '99 Eric Davis |  | '98  Roger Clemens |  | '97  Roger Clemens |  | '96  Michael Jordan |  | '95  Dan Marino |  | '94  Mario Lemieux |  | '93  Dave Winfield |  |