Manny Ramirez in 1999.
Shaquille O'Neal
Ivan Rodriguez has several career achievements worth noting. He was a major league catcher for several major league baseball teams. In 1999 he received the AL MVP award. In 2003 NLCP MVP award. His team won the World Series in 2003.
During the first eleven years (1956 - 1966), only one winner from Major League Baseball was selected. Immediately after Commissioner Frick retired, the rules were changed to honor the best pitcher from each league. In 1961, AL pitcher Whitey Ford of the Yankees won the Award.
1999 Jere Lehtinen Dallas
Manny Ramirez in 1999.
Sammy Sosa won the 1999 National League Hank Aaron Award.
Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves.
The 1999 American League rookie of the year winner was Carlos Beltran
Jack McKeon - Cincinnati Reds
Jimy Williams - Boston Red Sox
Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz won the 1999 NBA MVP Award.
WNBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award was created in 1999.
Shaquille O'Neal
Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors won Rookie of the Year in 1999.
1999 Warren Sapp, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive tackle
Colby Award was created in 1999.