ALL-TIME ESPY WINNERS
Best Championship Performance
2001- Tiger Woods: Won U.S. Open by a record 15 strokes
2004- Phil Mickelson
2005- Curt Schilling, Boston Red Sox
2006- Vince Young, U. of Texas
2007- Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
2008- Tiger Woods, 2008 U.S. Open
Best International Athlete
2006- Albert Pujols
2007- Roger Federer
Best International Female Athlete
2008-Lorena Ochoa, golf
Best International Male Athlete
2008- Rafael Nadal, Tennis
Best Upset
2004- Detroit Pistons
2005- Bucknell beats Kansas in NCAA tournament
2006- None given
2007- Golden State Warriors over Dallas Mavericks in first round of NBA playoffs
2008- New York Giants over New England Patriots at the Super Bowl
Best Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
1993- Gary Sheffield, San Diego Padres
1994- Mike Piazza, Los Angeles Dodgers
1995- Jeff Bagwell, Houston Astros
1996- Hideo Nomo, Los Angeles Dodgers
1997- Tiger Woods, Golf
1998- Nomar Garciaparra, Boston Red Sox
1999- Randy Moss, Minnesota Vikings
2000- Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams
2001-Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota Vikings
2002- Tom Brady, New England Patriots
2003- Alfonso Soriano, New York Yankees
2004- LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
2005- Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
2006- Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
2007- Devin Hester, Chicago Bears
2008- Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
Coach/Manager of the Year (Best Coach/Manager)
1993- Jimmy Johnson, Dallas Cowboys
1994- Jimmy Johnson, Dallas Cowboys
1995- George Seifert, San Francisco 49ers
1996- Gary Barnett, Northwestern
1997- Joe Torre, New York Yankees
1998- Jim Leyland, Florida Marlins
1999- Joe Torre, New York Yankees
2000- Joe Torre, New York Yankees
2001- Joe Torre, New York Yankees
2002- Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers
2003- Jon Gruden, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2004- Larry Brown, Detroit Pistons
2005- Bill Belichick, New England Patriots
2006- Bill Cowher, Pittsburgh Steelers
2007- Tony Dungy, Indianapolis Colts
2008- Pat Summitt, Tennessee Women's Basketball
Comeback Athlete of the Year
1993- Dave Winfield, Toronto Blue Jays
1994- Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1995- Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins
1996- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1997- Evander Holyfield, boxer
1998- Roger Clemens, Toronto Blue Jays
1999- Eric Davis, Baltimore Orioles
2000- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2001- Andres Galarraga, Atlanta Braves
2002- Jennifer Capriati, tennis
2003- Tommy Maddox, Pittsburgh Steelers
2004- Bethany Hamilton, surfer
2005- Mark Fields, Carolina Panthers
2006- Tedy Bruschi, New England Patriots
2007- None given
2008- Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year (now known as Best Female Athlete)
1993- Monica Seles, tennis
1994- Julie Krone, jockey
1995- Bonnie Blair, speed skater
1996- Rebecca Lobo, women’s hoops
1997- Amy Van Dyken, Olympic swimmer
1998- Mia Hamm, soccer
1999- Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee basketball
2000- Mia Hamm, soccer
2001- Marion Jones, track and field
2002- Venus Williams, tennis
2003- Serena Williams, tennis
2004- Diana Taurasi, Connecticut basketball
2005- Annika Sorenstam, golf
2006- Annika Sorenstam, golf
2007- Taryne Mowatt, University of Arizona softball
2008- Candace Parker, Tennessee Basketball/Los Angeles Sparks
Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year (now known as Best Male Athlete)
1993- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1994- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
1995- Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers
1996- Cal Ripken, Baltimore Orioles
1997- Michael Johnson, Olympic sprinter
1998- Ken Griffey, Jr., Seattle Mariners and Tiger Woods, golf (co-winners)
1999- Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals
2000- Tiger Woods, golf
2001- Tiger Woods, golf
2002- Tiger Woods, golf
2003- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2004- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2005- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2006- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2007- LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
2008- Tiger Woods, golf
Outstanding Performance Under Pressure
1993- Christian Laettner, Duke
1994- Joe Carter, Toronto Blue Jays
1995- Mark Messier, New York Rangers
1996- Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils
1997- Kerri Strug, Olympic gymnast
1998- Terrell Davis, Denver Broncos
1999- Mark O’Meara, golf
Outstanding Team of the Year (now known as Best Team)
1993- Dallas Cowboys
1994- Toronto Blue Jays
1995- New York Rangers
1996- UConn Women’s Hoops
1997- New York Yankees
1998- Denver Broncos
1999- New York Yankees
2000- Women’s World Cup Team
2001- New York Yankees
2002- Los Angeles Lakers
2003- Anaheim Angels
2004- Detroit Pistons
2005- Boston Red Sox
2006- Pittsburgh Steelers
2007- Indianapolis Colts
2008- Boston Celtics
Outstanding Baseball Performer of the Year (now known as Best Baseball Player)
1993- Dennis Eckersley, Oakland A’s
1994- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
1995- Jeff Bagwell, Houston Astros
1996- Greg Maddux, Atlanta Braves
1997- Ken Caminiti, San Diego Padres
1998- Larry Walker, Colorado Rockies
1999- Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals
2000- Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox
2001- Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox
2002- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
2003- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
2004- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
2005- Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
2006- Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
2007- Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
2008- Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
Outstanding Pro Football Performer of the Year (Best NFL Player)
1993- Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys
1994- Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys
1995- Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions
1996- Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
1997- Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
1998- Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions
1999- Terrell Davis, Denver Broncos
2000- Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams
2001- Marshall Faulk, St. Louis Rams
2002- Marshall Faulk, St. Louis Rams
2003- Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons
2004- Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
2005- Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
2006- Shaun Alexander, Seattle Seahawks
2007- LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
2008- Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Outstanding Men’s Pro Basketball Performer of the Year (Best NBA Player)
1993- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1994- Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns
1995- Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
1996- Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
1997- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1998- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1999- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
2000- Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
2001- Shaquille O’Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
2002- Shaquille O’Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
2003- Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
2004- Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
2005- Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns
2006- Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
2007- LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
2008- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Oustanding Pro Hockey Performer of the Year (Best NHL Player)
1993- Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1994- Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1995- Mark Messier, New York Rangers
1996- Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers
1997- Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche
1998- Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1999- Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres
2000- Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres
2001- Chris Pronger, St. Louis Blues
2002- Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames
2003- Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2004- Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames
2005- No season
2006- Jaromir Jagr, New York Rangers
2007- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
2008- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Outstanding College Football Performer of the Year
1993- Garrison Hearst, Georgia
1994- Charlie Ward, Florida State
1995- Rashaan Salaam, Colorado
1996- Eddie George, Ohio State
1997- Danny Wuerffel, Florida
1998- Peyton Manning, Tennessee
1999- Ricky Williams, Texas
2000- Michael Vick, Virginia Tech
2001- Chris Weinke, Florida State
Outstanding College Basketball Performer of the Year
1993- Christian Laettner, Duke
1994- Bobby Hurley, Duke
1995- Grant Hill, Duke
1996- Ed O’Bannon, UCLA
1997- Tim Duncan, Wake Forest
1998- Keith Van Horn, Utah
1999- Antawn Jamison, North Carolina
2000- Elton Brand, Duke
2001- Kenyon Martin, Cincinnati
Outstanding Women’s College Basketball Performer of the Year
1993- Dawn Staley, Virginia
1994- Sheryl Swoopes, Texas Tech
1995- Charlotte Smith, North Carolina
1996- Rebecca Lobo, Connecticut
1997- Saudia Roundtree, Georgia
1998- Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee
1999- Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee
2000- Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee
2001- Tamika Catchings, Tennessee
Outstanding Men’s Tennis Performer of the Year (Best Male Tennis Player)
1993- Jim Courier
1994- Pete Sampras
1995- Pete Sampras
1996- Pete Sampras
1997- Pete Sampras
1998- Pete Sampras
1999- Pete Sampras
2000- Andre Agassi
2001- Pete Sampras
2002- Lleyton Hewitt
2003- Andre Agassi
2004- Andy Roddick
2005- Roger Federer
2006- Roger Federer
2007- Roger Federer
2008- Roger Federer
Outstanding Women’s Tennis Performer of the Year (Best Female Tennis Player)
1993- Monica Seles
1994- Steffi Graf
1995- Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario
1996- Steffi Graf
1997- Steffi Graf
1998- Martina Hingis
1999- Lindsay Davenport
2000- Lindsay Davenport
2001- Venus Williams
2002- Venus Williams
2003- Serena Williams
2004- Serena Williams
2005- Maria Sharapova
2006- Venus Williams
2007- Maria Sharapova
2008- Maria Sharapova
Outstanding Men’s Golf Performer of the Year
1993- Fred Couples
1994- Nick Price
1995- Nick Price
1996- Corey Pavin
1997- Tom Lehman
1998- Tiger Woods
1999- Mark O’Meara
2000- Tiger Woods
2001- Tiger Woods
2002- Tiger Woods
2003- Tiger Woods
2004- Phil Mickelson
Best Golfer
2005- Tiger Woods
2006- Tiger Woods
2007- Tiger Woods
2008- Tiger Woods
Outstanding Women’s Golf Performer of the Year
1993- Dottie Mochrie
1994- Betsy King
1995- Laura Davies
1996- Annika Sorenstam
1997- Karrie Webb
1998- Annika Sorenstam
1999- Annika Sorenstam
2000- Juli Inkster
2001- Karrie Webb
2002- Annika Sorenstam
2003- Annika Sorenstam
2004- Annika Sorenstam
Outstanding Jockey of the Year (Best Jockey)
1994- Mike Smith
1995- Chris McCarron
1996- Jerry Bailey
1997- Jerry Bailey
1998- Gary Stevens
1999- Kent Desormeaux
2000- Chris Antley
2001- Kent Desormeaux
2002- Victor Espinoza
2003- Jose Santos
2004- Stewart Elliott
2005- Jeremy Rose
2006- Edgar Prado
2007- Calvin Borel
2008- Kent Desormeaux
Outstanding Bowling Performer of the Year (Best Bowler)
1995- Norm Duke
1996- Mike Aulby
1997- Bob Learn, Jr.
1998- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
1999- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2000 - Parker Bohn III
2001- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2002- Pete Weber
2003- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2004- Pete Weber
2005- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2006- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2007- Norm Duke
2008- Norm Duke
Outstanding Auto Racing Performer of the Year (Best Driver)
1993- Nigel Mansell, Formula 1
1994- Nigel Mansell, IndyCar
1995- Al Unser, Jr., IndyCar
1996- Jeff Gordon, NASCAR
1997- Jimmy Vasser, Cart
1998- Jeff Gordon, NASCAR
1999- Jeff Gordon, NASCAR
2000- Dale Jarrett, NASCAR
2001- Bobby Labonte, NASCAR
2002- Michael Schumacher, Formula 1
2003- Tony Stewart, NASCAR
2004- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
2005- Michael Schumacher
2006- Tony Stewart
2007- Jeff Gordon
2008- Jimmie Johnson
Outstanding Men’s Track Performer of the Year
1993- Kevin Young
1994- Michael Johnson
1995- Dennis Mitchell
1996- Michael Johnson
1997- Michael Johnson
1998- Wilson Kipketer
1999- Maurice Greene
2000- Michael Johnson
2001- Maurice Greene
2002- Maurice Greene
2003- Tim Montgomery
2004- Tom Pappas
2005- None given
2006- Justin Gatlin
Outstanding Women’s Track Performer of the Year
1993- Evelyn Ashford
1994- Gail Devers
1995- Gwen Torrence
1996- Kim Batten
1997- Marie-Jose Perec
1998- Marion Jones
1999- Marion Jones
2000- Marion Jones
2001- Marion Jones
2002- Marion Jones
2003- Gail Devers
2004- Gail Devers
2005- None given
2006- Allyson Felix
Best Track and Field Athlete
2007- Jeremy Wariner
2008- Tyson Gay
Outstanding Boxing Performer of the Year (Best Boxer)
1993- Riddick Bowe
1994- Evander Hoyfield
1995- George Foreman
1996- Roy Jones, Jr.
1997- Evander Holyfield
1998- Evander Holyfield
1999- Oscar De La Hoya
2000- Roy Jones Jr.
2001- Felix Trinidad
2002- Lennox Lewis
2003- Roy Jones, Jr.
2004- Antonio Tarver
2005- Bernard Hopkins
2006- Oscar De La Hoya
2007- Floyd Mayweather
Best Fighter
2008-Floyd Mayweather, Boxing
Outstanding Soccer Performer of the Year
1999- Zinedine Zidane, France
2000- Mia Hamm, U.S.A.
2001- Mia Hamm, U.S.A.
2005- Mia Hamm, U. S. A.
2006- Ronaldinho, Brazil
Best Male Soccer Player
2002- Landon Donovan
2003- Ronaldo
2004- David Beckham
Best Female Soccer Player
2002- Tiffany Milbrett
2003- Katia
2004- Mia Hamm
Best MLS Player
2006- Landon Donovan, Los Angeles
2007- Landon Donovan, Los Angeles
2008- David Beckham, Los Angeles
Outstanding Women’s Pro Basketball Performer of the Year (Best WNBA Player)
1998- Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (WNBA)
1999- Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (WNBA)
2000- Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (WNBA)
2001- Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets (WNBA)
2002- Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
2003- Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
2004- Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
2005- Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
2006- Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
2007- Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
2008- Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
Outstanding Action Sports Athlete
2000- Tony Hawk, skateboarding
2001- Shaun Palmer, snowboarding/mountain biking
2002- Kelly Clark, Snowboarding
2003- Shaun White, Snowboarding
Outstanding Female Action Sports Athlete
2004- Dallas Friday
2005- Sofia Mulanovich, surfing
2006- Hannah Teter
2007- Sarah Burke, skiing
2008- Gretchen Bleiler, Snowboarding
Outstanding Male Action Sports Athlete
2004- Ryan Nyquist
2005- Dave Mirra, bike stunt
2006- Shaun White
2007- Travis Pastrana, motocross
2008- Shaun White, Skateboarding/Snowboarding
College Team of the Year
2001- Oklahoma football
Female U.S. Olympic Athlete of the Year
2001- Marion Jones
Best Female Olympic Performance
2005- Team USA softball
Male U.S. Olympic Athlete of the Year
2001- Rulon Gardner
Best Male Olympic Performance
2005- Michael Phelps, swimming
Best U.S. Olympian
2002- Sarah Hughes, Figure Skating
2006- Shaun White
Baseball Play of the Year
1993- Francisco Cabrera’s game-winning hit for Atlanta in NL Playoffs vs. Pittsburgh
1994- Greg Maddux eludes a tag at the plate
1995- Kenny Rogers’ perfect game
1996- Braves catcher Javier Lopez in the World Series
1997- San Diego’s Ken Caminiti makes a backhand grab…and throws to first
1998- Jim Edmonds of the Angels on the dead run away from the plate, “The Catch”
NBA Play of the Year
1993- Michael Jordan flip shot vs. Dallas
1994- John Starks lefty dunk vs. Bulls in playoffs
1995- Isaiah Rider’s fling shot falling out of bounds
1996- Back-to-back buzzer beaters by Scottie Pippen and Walter Bon
1997- Michael Finley, Suns, steals and scores in mid-air
1998- Rex Chapman of Phoenix hits a wild three-pointer
NHL Play of the Year
1993- Jaromir Jagr goal around three players
1994- Wayne Gretzky plucks the puck out of the air to score
1995- John Vanbiesbrouck with a glove save (and no stick)
1996- Tomas Sandstrom scores from the seat of his pants.
1997- Steve Yzerman’s OT goal in a scoreless Game 7vs. St. Louis
1998- Darren McCarty of Detroit scores on a great move to win the Stanley Cup
College Basketball Play of the Year
1993- Christian Laettner buzzer beater against Kentucky
1994- (tie) Bryant Reeves half-court bomb/Jason Kidd behind-the-back pass
1995- Buzzer beater by Charlotte Smith wins the NCAA title for North Carolina
1996- Tyus Edney’s game-winning drive in the NCAA Tournament
1997- Tulane’s Jerald Honeycutt’s falling-out-of-bounds game-winner vs. Florida State
1998- Kwan Johnson of New Orleans with a long-distance three-pointer beating the buzzer
College Football Play of the Year
1993- Western Washington’s Chris Moore catch between the legs
1994- Mike Brechler’s surprise punt return for a TD, Beloit College vs. Lawrence
1995- Kordell Stewart to Michael Westbrook: Colorado’s last second win at Mich.
1996- Nebraska’s Tommie Frazier’s TD scramble in Fiesta Bowl
1997- Memphis’ Kevin Cobb somehow doesn’t fall, scoring on a kickoff vs. Tenn.
1998- Nebraska’s Matt Davison to Scott Frost: the Immaculate Reception II for OT vs. Missouri
NFL Play of the Year
1993- Don Beebe strips the ball from Leon Lett on one-yard line in Super Bowl XXVII
1994- Eric Metcalf’s game-winning punt return, Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh
1995- Robert Bailey’s “surprise” punt return
1996- Kordell Stewart scrambling TD pass
1997- Desmond Howard scores a kick-off return TD in the Super Bowl
1998- Brad Johnson of Minnesota completes a pass to himself and scores
Outrageous Play of the Year
1993- The Rabbit scores a TD in Michigan-Purdue game
1994- Leon Lett attempts to recover a blocked field goal
1995- Half court shot by Cincinnati student Corie Clouse at Midnight Madness for one year scholarship
1996- Fan Mike Pantazis’ jump from stands on Monday Night Football
1997- Michigan’s Mike Legg scores an amazing goal with stick control
1998- Lansdale (Pa.) Catholic with a “Cal-Stanford” play vs. Upper Perkiomen Highschool
Outstanding Performance by an Athlete in Entertainment
1994- Charles Barkley vs. Barney on Saturday Night Live
1995- John Kruk on Late Night With David Letterman
1996- George Seifert does the Bossa Nova
Humanitarian Award
1999- Sammy Sosa, Chicago Cubs
Showstopper of the Year
1993- Injured Derek Redmond finishes in Olympics
1994- Jim Abbott’s no-hitter, Yanks vs. Cleveland
1995- High School football: incredible comeback/letdown Plano East vs. Tyler John Tyler
1996- Cal Ripken, Jr.’s record-breaking 2,131st game
1997- Warren Morris wins the College World Series for LSU with 9th-inning HR
1998- Tiger Woods wins the Masters
1999- Mark McGwire (St. Louis Cardinals): #62
Memorable Performance (Best Moment)
2000- Justin Leonard’s long distance putt wins Ryder Cup
2001- Cathy Freeman lighting torch in Sydney
2002- Barry Bonds breaking McGwire’s HR record
2003- Pete Sampras wins US Open to end Grand Slam drought
2004- Brett Favre on Monday Night Football the day after his father died
2005- Reggie Miller’s final game
2006- Justin McElwain’s 20 points in his lone high school game
2007- New Orleans Saints return home, beat Falcons on Monday Night Football
2008- "Great Sportsmanship" (Central Washington University's Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace, Western Oregon University's Sara Tucholsky)
Outstanding Performance by a Sports Personality in a Commercial
1993- Larry Johnson as Grandmama for Converse
Outstanding Performance by a Sports Personality in an Attempt to Break into Show Business
1993- Shaquille O’Neal raps with Fu Schnickens on the Arsenio Hall Show
Dramatic Individual Performance of the Year
1997- Evander Holyfield takes the heavyweight championship from Mike Tyson
1998- Michael Jordan fights off the flu in Game Five of the NBA Finals vs. Seattle
1999- David Wells’ (New York Yankees) perfect game
Game of the Year
1996- AFC Championship between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh
1997- Ohio State edges Arizona State in the Rose Bowl
1998- Denver Broncos win a thrilling Super Bowl XXXII
2002- Yankees-Diamondbacks World Series Game 7
2003- Ohio State-Miami Fiesta Bowl
2004- Super Bowl-Patriots vs. Panthers
2005- ALCS Game 5, Yankees-Red Sox
2006- Rose Bowl, USC-Texas
2007- Fiesta Bowl, Boise State over Oklahoma
2008- New York Giants over New England Patriots at the Super Bowl
Best Finish
2007- Dodgers vs. Padres, 9-18-06 as Dodgers hit four home runs to tie game and win in 10th on Nomar Garciaparra home run
2008- Western Kentucky over Drake in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, winning on a buzzer beater by Ty Rogers
Lifetime Achievement Award
2001- Jack Nicklaus, golf
Come From Behind Performance of the Year
2001 – Tiger Woods: Winning at Pebble Beach, after being seven down with seven holes to go
Most Spectacular Play of the Year (Best Play)
2001- Antonio Freeman: Catch vs. Vikings on Nov. 6
2002- Derek Jeter shovel throw on errant relay in Game 3 of 2001 AL Divisional Series
2003- LSU’s Hail Mary touchdown pass
2004-New Orleans Saints’ lateral
2005- Blake Hoffarber’s last-second three-pointer from his back
2006- Alabama’s Tyrone Prothro’s catch vs. Southern Mississippi
2007- Boise State beats Oklahoma with a two-point conversion on the Statue of Liberty play
2008- New York Giants Eli Manning's pass to David Tyree at the Super Bowl
Record Breaking Performance of the Year
2001- Pete Sampras: Breaks Roy Emerson’s Grand Slam Singles championship record
2002- Barry Bonds breaking Mark McGwire’s HR Record
2003- Emmitt Smith breaks Walter Payton’s career rushing record
2004- Eric Gagne for consecutive saves in one season
2005- Peyton Manning most touchdown passes in one season
2006- Shaun Alexander’s NFL-record 28 touchdowns in one season
2007- LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
2008- Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award
1993- Jim Valvano, former UNC hoops coach
1994- Steve Palermo, American League umpire
1995- Howard Cosell, sports announcer
1996- Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics athlete
1997- Muhammad Ali, boxer
1998- Dean Smith, former UNC hoops coach
1999- Billie Jean King, tennis player
2000- Dave Sanders, Columbine HS coach & teacher
2001- Cathy Freeman, Olympic athlete
2002- Passengers on United Flight 93 – Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Tom Burnett and Jeremy Glick
2003- Pat & Kevin Tillman, NFL player and MLB prospect
2004- George Weah, Liberian soccer player
2005- Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah and Jim MacClaren
2006- Afghan female soccer players
2007- Trevor Ringland and Dave Cullen, Peace Players
2008- John Carlos and Tommie Smith, 1968 Olympics
2009- Nelson Mandela
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance
2007- Kay Yow, NC State women’s basketball coach
2008- Kevin Everett, former Buffalo Bills TE
Best Sports Movie
2002- The Rookie
2003- Bend it like Beckham
2004- Miracle
2005- Friday Night Lights
2006- Glory Road
2007- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2008- Semi-Pro
Best Male College Athlete
2002- Cael Sanderson, Iowa State Wrestling
2003- Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse Basketball
2004- Emeka Okafor, Connecticut Basketball
2005- Matt Leinart, USC football
2006- Reggie Bush, USC football
2007- Kevin Durant, Texas basketball
2008- Tim Tebow, Florida Football
Best Female College Athlete
2002- Sue Bird, Connecticut Women’s Basketball
2003- Diana Taurasi, Connecticut Women’s Basketball
2004- Diana Taurasi, Connecticut Women’s Basketball
2005- Cat Osterman, Texas softball
2006- Cat Osterman, Texas softball
2007- Taryne Mowatt, Arizona softball
2008- Candace Parker, Tennessee Basketball
Best Disabled Athlete
2002- Erik Weihenmayer
2003- Marlon Shirley
2004- Kyle Maynard
Best Female with a Disability
2005- Erin Popovich
2006- Sarah Reinertsen
2007- Jessica Long, Paralympic swimming
2008- Shay Oberg, Softball (Montana State-Billings)
Best Male with a Disability
2005- Marlon Shirley
2006- Bobby Martin
2007- Casey Tibbs, track and field
2008- Ryan Kocer, Wrestling (Wagner, SD)
Best Outdoors Sports Athlete
2002- Kevin VanDam
2003- Jay Yelas
2004- Tina Bosworth
2005- J. R. Salzman
2006- Not given
2007- Dean Karnazes, marathon
2008- Captain Scott Smiley, Mountain Climber
Best Angler
2006- Tammy Richardson
Under Armour Undeniable Performance Award
2004- Brett Favre
2005- Misty May and Kerri Walsh
2006- Kobe Bryant
2007- University of Tennessee basketball
2008- Warner Robins, Georgia beats Tokyo to win the Little League World Series Championship Game with a Dalton Carriker walk-off home run in the bottom of the 8th inning (extra innings)
GMAC Professional Grade Award
2004- Steve McNair
2005- Lance Armstrong
2006- Doug Flutie
Hummer Like Nothing Else Award
2007- LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
2008- George Martin walks across America
DECADE AWARDS (1990’s)
Auto Racing- Dale Earnhardt
Baseball- Mark McGwire
Pro Basketball- Michael Jordan
Boxing- Evander Holyfield
Pro Football- Jerry Rice
Golf- Tiger Woods
Hockey- Mario Lemieux
U.S. Male Olympian- Michael Johnson
U.S. Female Olympian-Bonnie Blair
Tennis- Pete Sampras
Coach/Manager- Phil Jackson
College Team- (tie) Florida State Football/Tennessee Women’s Basketball
Pro Team- Chicago Bulls
Female Athlete- Steffi Graf
Male Athlete- Michael Jordan
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