91.   Hayes is a valuable player who has superior range, a stronger arm, more power, a better average against left-handers and a better demeanor than Boggs.

92.   Griffey, when he was unanimously voted most valuable player last fall, made clear reference to the World Series ring collection of his father.

93.   He accepted his sixth most valuable player trophy.

94.   Guard Mitch Richmond was the most valuable player in the all-star game last season, and point guard Bobby Hurley returned after a near-fatal car accident.

95.   He also was the most valuable player at the USAir Division II Tip-Off Classic in Richmond, Va.

96.   He also won the Lester Pearson award, a most valuable player trophy from fellow players.

97.   He claims a verdict will not affect his run at a fourth most valuable player award.

98.   Hasek last week won the Hart and Vezina trophies for the second consecutive year as the best goalie and most valuable player in the NHL.

99.   He finished second behind St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk for league most valuable player honors.

100.   He flourished, winning most valuable player honors in the makeshift league.