Josh Beckett P Brevard County Manatees, Portland Sea Dogs
Barry Bonds won the 2001 National League Hank Aaron Award.
Best Soccer Player ESPY Award was created in 2001.
Best College Football Player ESPY Award ended in 2001.
Lou Piniella - Seattle Mariners
Larry Bowa - Philadelphia Phillies
Best Female College Basketball Player ESPY Award ended in 2001.
Best Male College Basketball Player ESPY Award ended in 2001.
Luis Figo from Portugal won the footballer of the year in 2001.
Ichiro Suzuki won both the Rookie of the Year, and the MVP Award in 2001.
2001 Garrison Hearst San Francisco 49ers Running back
Jordan Leopold
The Emeralds play Class A minor league ball in the Northwest League and have been affiliated with the San Diego Padres since 2001.