Maxwell Football Club
The Maxwell Football Club (originally called the Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia) was established in 1935 to promote safety in the game of American football. Named in honor of Robert W. "Tiny" Maxwell, legendary college player, official, and sports columnist, the club was founded by his friend Bert Bell, then owner of the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team and later commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) along with Edwin Pollock. The awards are presented during the spring of the following year.[1]
As of 2017, the club's president is Mark Dianno, and the club's Chairman is former NFL defensive back Shawn Wooden. The club's headquarters are located in Ambler, Pennsylvania.
Awards
The club presents several awards annually to professional, college, and high-school football players, coaches, and others, including:
- Maxwell Award for College Player of the Year, first awarded in 1937
- Chuck Bednarik Award for College Defensive Player of the Year, instituted in 1995
- George Munger Award for College Coach of the Year, introduced in 1989
- Bert Bell Award for Professional Player of the Year, established following Bell's death in 1959
- Jim Henry Award for Area High-School Student-Athlete Football Player of the Year, instituted in 1986[2]
- Earle "Greasy" Neale Award for Professional Coach of the Year, introduced in 1989
- Reds Bagnell Award for Contributions to the Game of Football, introduced in 1989
- Brian Westbrook Tri-State Player of the Year Award, first presented in 2001
- Tri-State Coach of the Year Award, established in 1998
- Tropicana Legends Award, established in 2003
- The Thomas Brookshier Spirit Award
- National High School Player Award, presented by adidas to the best high school football player in the United States, first awarded in 2007
- Steinberg-DeNicloa Humanitarian Award – Presented for philanthropic effort in the community
Former awards
- Al Lucas Award for Arena Football League Player of the Year (introduced in 2004, discontinued in 2007)
- Joseph V. Paterno Award (introduced in 2010 as a replacement for the George Munger Award, discontinued in 2011)
See also
- National College Football Awards Association
- Kansas City Committee of 101 Awards
- Washington D.C. Touchdown Club
- Touchdown Club of Columbus
References
- ^ "Maxwell winners". Philly.com. January 27, 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ a b c Minnick, Kevin (December 13, 2011). "Maxwell Club announces award winners". CourierPostOnline.com. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
49 winners of 2011 [New Jersey] Mini Max Award .... The Maxwell Football Club will select one player from the group as the winner of the New Jersey High School Player of the Year.... The winner of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Players of the Year will be the candidates for the club's 27th Jim Henry Award as the Outstanding Player in the region.
- ^ Heilig, John (January 19, 2012). "Nosovitch honored as best in state: Central Catholic quarterback wins Pennsylvania Player of the year award". The Morning Call. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
Brendan Nosovitch ... won the Maxwell Football Club's first Pennsylvania Player of the Year award. [He] ... was named over 60 other outstanding high school players who were honored with the club's [Pennsylvania] Mini Max awards
External links
- Official website
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- Heisman Trophy (winners) (Most outstanding)
- Maxwell Award (Player of the year)
- Walter Camp Award (Player of the year)
- Defunct: Archie Griffin Award (Most valuable)
- Chic Harley Award (Best player)
- AP Player of the Year (1998)
- Sporting News Player of the Year (1942)
- Defunct: UPI Player of the Year
- Bronko Nagurski Trophy (Defensive player)
- Chuck Bednarik Award (Defensive player)
- Lott Trophy (Defensive player)
- Outland Trophy (Interior lineman)
- Manning Award (Quarterback)
- Davey O'Brien Award (Quarterback)
- Doak Walker Award (Running back)
- Fred Biletnikoff Award (Receiver)
- John Mackey Award (Tight end)
- Joe Moore Award (Offensive line)
- Rimington Trophy (Center)
- Ted Hendricks Award (Defensive end)
- Butkus Award (Linebacker)
- Jim Thorpe Award (Defensive back)
- Lou Groza Award (Placekicker)
- Ray Guy Award (Punter)
- Patrick Mannelly Award (Long snapper)
- Jet Award (Return specialist)
- Peter Mortell (Holder)
- Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (Senior quarterback)
- Paul Hornung Award (Most versatile)
- Lombardi Award (Best performance)
- Jacobs Blocking Trophy (Best blocker)
- Polynesian Football Player of the Year Award (Best player of Polynesian descent)
- Deacon Jones Trophy (HBCU's most outstanding player)
- AFCA Coach of the Year Award (1935)
- Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award (1957)
- Sporting News Coach of the Year (1963)
- Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award (1967)
- Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year (1976)
- Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (1986)
- George Munger Award (1989)
- Home Depot Coach of the Year (1994)
- AP Coach of the Year (1998)
Defunct: Joseph V. Paterno Award (2010)- Bobby Bowden Coach of the Year Award (2009)
- Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award (2006)
- Woody Hayes Trophy (1977)
- Broyles Award (Assistant Coach of the Year)
- AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year
- Walter Payton Award (Div. I FCS offensive player)
- Buck Buchanan Award (Div. I FCS defensive player)
- Jerry Rice Award (Div. I FCS freshman)
- Eddie Robinson Award (Div. I FCS coach)
Defunct: Mickey Charles Award (Div. I FCS student-athlete)- STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year (Div. I FCS offensive player)
- STATS FCS Defensive Player of the Year (Div. I FCS defensive player)
- STATS FCS Freshman Player of the Year (Div. I FCS freshman)
- STATS FCS Coach of the Year (Div. I FCS coach)
- Harlon Hill Trophy (Div. II)
- Gagliardi Trophy (Div. III)
- Rawlings Award (NAIA)
- Hec Crighton Trophy (U Sports)
- Fred Mitchell Award (non-Div. I FBS placekicker)
- Defunct: Melberger Award (Div. III)
and versatility awards
- Academic All-America of the Year (Student-athlete)
- Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award
- William V. Campbell Trophy (Student-athlete)
- Wuerffel Trophy (Humanitarian-athlete)
- Senior CLASS Award (Div. I FBS student-athlete)
- Burlsworth Trophy (Walk-on)
- Rudy Award (inspirational/motivational)
- Champ Pickens Cup (1923–1926; Southern Conference champion)
- Conerly Trophy (Mississippi)
- Jon Cornish Trophy (top Canadian NCAA player)
- Dudley Award (Virginia)
- Norris Cup (North Carolina, school's best athlete)
- Porter Cup (South, school's best athlete)
- Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award (Texas-related offensive player)
- Kent Hull Trophy (Mississippi; offensive lineman)
- Nils V. "Swede" Nelson Award (New England sportsmanship)
- Maxwell Football Club
- National Football Foundation
- Touchdown Club of Columbus (defunct)
- Walter Camp Football Foundation
- Washington D.C. Touchdown Club