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Officially named the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA), this organization purports to be "The official voice of pro football writers, promoting and fighting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public."[http://www.pfwa.org/] Goals of the organization include improving access to practices and locker rooms, developing working relationships with all teams, and ensuring that football writers are treated in a professional manner. As of 2005 the group consisted of over 300 writers, editors, and columnists who cover pro football. The [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]’s D. Orlando Ledbetter, who covers the Atlanta Falcons, is the organization’s president for 2013-15 term. [http://apse.dallasnews.com/dec2004/18-19pfwa.html] |
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The '''Pro Football Writers of America''' ('''PFWA'''), sometimes known as '''Pro Football Writers Association''', is an organization that purports to be "[the] official voice of pro football writers, promoting and fighting for access to [[NFL]] personnel to best serve the public."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pfwa.org/ |title=Pro Football Writers of America |publisher=Pfwa.org |access-date=2015-10-16}}</ref> Goals of the organization include improving access to practices and locker rooms, developing working relationships with all teams, and ensuring that football writers are treated in a professional manner. By the mid-2000s, the group consisted of over 300 writers, editors, and columnists who cover pro football. The PFWA also issue several awards and honors following each NFL season. |
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The PFWA issues the following awards: an All-NFL team published by Pro Football Weekly, one NFL Most Valuable Player Award (since 1975), the Dick McCann Memorial Award, the George S. Halas Courage Award, the Good Guy award, the Horrigan Award, and the Rozelle Award. |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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===All-NFL Team=== |
===All-NFL Team=== |
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{{seealso|All-Pro#Pro Football Writers Association}} |
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===NFL Most Valuable Player Award=== |
===NFL Most Valuable Player Award=== |
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{{Main|Pro Football Writers of America NFL Most Valuable Player Award}} |
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===NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award=== |
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{{main|Pro Football Writers of America NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award}} |
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===NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award=== |
===NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award=== |
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{{Main|Pro Football Writers of America NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award}} |
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==PFW/PFWA DefensivePlayer of the Year award (1970–present)== |
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From 1972 to 1991, the Defensive of the Year award was presented by ''Pro Football Weekly'' only. PFW and the Professional Football Writers of America combined their awards in 1992. In 2013 the award was presented by PFWA alone. |
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===NFL Rookie of the Year Award=== |
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{{Main|National Football League Rookie of the Year Award#Pro Football Writers of America NFL ROTY Award}} |
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===NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award=== |
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{{Main|National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award#PFW/PFWA Comeback Player of the Year award (1972–present)}} |
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|align=center|[[1970 NFL season|1970]] || [[Dick Butkus]] || [[Chicago Bears]] || [[Middle linebacker]] || Illinois |
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|align=center|[[1971 NFL season|1971]] || [[Alan Page]] || [[Minnesota Vikings]] || [[Defensive tackle]] || Notre Dame |
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|align=center|[[1972 NFL season|1972]] || [[Joe Greene (American football)|Joe Greene]] || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] || [[Defensive tackle]] || North Texas State |
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|align=center|[[1973 NFL season|1973]] || [[Alan Page]] || [[Minnesota Vikings]] || Defensive Tackle|| Notre Dame |
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|align=center|[[1974 NFL season|1974]] || [[Joe Greene (American football)|Joe Greene]] || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] || Defensive tackle|| North Texas Stats |
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|align=center|[[1975 NFL season|1975]] || [[Jack Ham]] || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] || [[Outside Linebacker]] || Penn State |
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|align=center|[[1976 NFL season|1976]] || [[Jack Lambert (American football)|Jack Lambert]] || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] || Middle Linebacker || Kent State |
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|align=center|[[1977 NFL season|1977]] || [[Harvey Martin]] || [[Dallas Cowboys]] || Defensive End|| North Texas Stats |
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|align=center|[[1978 NFL season|1978]] || [[Randy Gradishar]] || [[Denver Broncos]]|| Inside Linebacker|| Ohio State |
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|align=center|[[1979 NFL season|1979]] || [[Lee Roy Selmon]] || [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] || [[Defensive end]] || Oklahoma |
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|align=center|[[1980 NFL season|1980]] || [[Lester Hayes]] || [[Oakland Raiders]] || Cornerback|| Texas A&M |
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|align=center|[[1981 NFL season|1981]] || [[Joe Klecko]] || [[New York Jets]] || Defensive end|| Temple |
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|align=center|[[1982 NFL season|1982]] || [[Dan Hampton]] || [[Chicago Bears]] || [[Defensive tackle]] || Arkansas |
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|align=center|[[1983 NFL season|1983]] || Bob Baumhauer|| [[Miami Dolphins ]] || [[Defensive tackle]] || Alabama |
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|align=center|[[1984 NFL season|1984]] || [[Kenny Easley]] || [[Seattle Seahawks]] || Safety|| UCLA |
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|align=center|[[1985 NFL season|1985]] || No Award || || || |
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|align=center|[[1986 NFL season|1986]] || Lawrence Taylor || [[New York Giants]] || Outside Linebacker|| North carolina |
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===George Halas Award=== |
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{{main|George Halas Award}} |
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:''Note: The [[George Halas Award]] should not be confused with the Newspaper Enterprise Association's [[Newspaper Enterprise Association NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award|George Halas Trophy]] that was awarded to the NFL defensive player of the year from 1966 to 1996, or the NFL's [[NFC Championship Game#George Halas Trophy|George Halas Trophy]] that is awarded to the National Football Conference champion.'' |
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===Good Guy Award=== |
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The PFWA Good Guy Award has been given annually since 2005 to an NFL player "for his qualities and professional style in helping pro football writers do their jobs."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profootballwriters.org/off-field-awards/pfwa-good-guy-award/ |title=Good Guy Award | PFWA |publisher=Profootballwriters.org |access-date=2015-10-16}}</ref> |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" width="auto" |
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| 2005||[[Jerome Bettis]]||[[Pittsburgh Steelers]] |
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|align=center|[[1987 NFL season|1987]] || [[Reggie White]] || [[Philadelphia Eagles]] || Defensive End|| Tennessee |
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| 2006||[[Tiki Barber]]||[[New York Giants]] |
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|align=center|[[1988 NFL season|1988]] || [[Mike Singletary]] || [[Chicago Bears]] || Middle linebacker|| Baylor |
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| 2007||[[LaDainian Tomlinson]]||[[San Diego Chargers]] |
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|align=center|[[1989 NFL season|1989]] || [[Keith Millard]] || [[Minnesota Vikings]] || Defensive tackle|| Washington State |
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| 2008||[[Brett Favre]]||[[Green Bay Packers]] |
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|align=center|[[1990 NFL season|1990]] || [[Bruce Smith (defensive end)|Bruce Smith]] || [[Buffalo Bills]] || Defensive End || Virginia Tech |
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| 2009||[[Kurt Warner]]||[[Arizona Cardinals]] |
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|align=center|[[1991 NFL season|1991]] || [[Reggie White]] || [[Philadelphia Eagles]] || Defensive End|| Tennessee |
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| 2010||[[Drew Brees]]||[[New Orleans Saints]] |
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|align=center|[[1992 NFL season|1992]] || [[Cortez Kennedy]] || [[Seattle Seahawks]] || Defensive Tackle || Miami |
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| 2011||[[Aaron Rodgers]]||Green Bay Packers |
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|align=center|[[1993 NFL season|1993]] || [[Bruce Smith (defensive end)|Bruce Smith]] || [[Buffalo Bills]] || Defensive End || Virginia Tech |
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| 2012||[[Tim Tebow]]||[[Denver Broncos]] |
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|align=center|[[1994 NFL season|1994]] || [[Deion Sanders]] || [[San Francisco 49ers]] || Cornerback|| Florida State |
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| 2013||[[Tony Gonzalez]]||[[Atlanta Falcons]] |
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|align=center|[[1995 NFL season|1995]] || [[Bryce Paup]] || [[Buffalo Bills]] ||Outside Linebacker|| |
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| 2014||[[Russell Wilson]]||[[Seattle Seahawks]] |
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|align=center|[[1996 NFL season|1996]] || [[Bruce Smith (defensive end)|Bruce Smith]] || [[Buffalo Bills]] || Defensive End || Virginia Tech |
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| 2015||[[Richard Sherman (American football)|Richard Sherman]]||Seattle Seahawks |
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|align=center|[[1997 NFL season|1997]] || [[Dana Stubblefield]] || [[San Francisco 49ers]] || Defensive tackle|| |
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| 2016||[[Thomas Davis (American football)|Thomas Davis]]||[[Carolina Panthers]] |
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|align=center|[[1998 NFL season|1998]] || [[Reggie White]] || [[Philadelphia Eagles]] || Defensive end|| Tennessee |
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| 2017||[[Larry Fitzgerald]]||Arizona Cardinals |
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|align=center|[[1999 NFL season|1999]] || [[Warren Sapp]] || [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] || Defensive Tackle || Miami |
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| 2018||[[Chris Long]]||[[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
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|align=center|[[2000 NFL season|2000]] || [[Ray Lewis]] || [[Baltimore Ravens]] || Middle Linebacker|| Miami |
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| 2019||Chris Long||Philadelphia Eagles |
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|align=center|[[2001 NFL season|2001]] || [[Michael Strahan]] || [[New York Giants]] || Defensive End || |
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| 2020||[[Eli Manning]]||[[New York Giants]] |
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|align=center|[[2002 NFL season|2002]] || [[Tommy Maddox]] || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] || Quarterback || UCLA |
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| 2021||[[Philip Rivers]]||[[Indianapolis Colts]] |
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|align=center|[[2003 NFL season|2003]] || [[Ray Lewis]] || [[Baltimore Ravens]] || Middle Linebacker|| Miami |
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| 2022||[[Cameron Heyward]]||Pittsburgh Steelers |
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|align=center|[[2004 NFL season|2004]] || [[Ed Reed]] || [[Baltimore Ravens]] ||Safety || Miami, FL |
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|align=center|[[2005 NFL season|2005]] || [[Brian Urlacher]] || [[Chicago Bears]] || Middle linebacker|| New Mexico |
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|align=center|[[2006 NFL season|2006]] || [[Jason Taylor (American football)|Jason Taylor]] || [[Miami Dolphins]] || Defensive End|| Akron |
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|align=center|[[2007 NFL season|2007]] || [[Bob Sanders]] || [[Indianapolis Colts]] || Safety|| |
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|align=center|[[2008 NFL season|2008]] || [[James Harrison (American football)|James Harrison]] || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] || Outside Linebacker|| |
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|align=center|[[2009 NFL season|2009]] || [[Charles Woodson]] || [[Green Bay Packers]] || Cornerback || Michigan |
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|align=center|[[2010 NFL season|2010]] || [[Clay Matthews III|Clay Matthews]] || [[Green Bay Packers]] || Outside linbbacker|| USC |
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|align=center|[[2011 NFL season|2011]] || [[Terrell Suggs]] || [[Baltimore Ravens]] || Outside linebacker || Arizona State |
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|align=center|[[2012 NFL season|2012]] || [[JJ Watt]] || [[Houston Texans]] || Defensive End|| Wisconsin |
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|align=center|[[2013 NFL season|2013]] || [[Robert Quinn (American football)|Robert Quinn]] || [[St. Louis Rams]] || Defensive End|| North Carolina |
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===Jack Horrigan Award=== |
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Since 1974, the PFWA has given an annual award named in memory of sportswriter [[Jack Horrigan]], to honor a league or club official "for his or her qualities and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their job."<ref name=JHaward>{{cite web |url=http://www.profootballwriters.org/off-field-awards/pfwa-jack-horrigan-award/ |title=Jack Horrigan Award |website=profootballwriters.org |access-date=April 14, 2017}}</ref> The most recent five winners have been [[Thomas Dimitroff]] (2012), Mike Signora (NFL Vice President of Football Communications) (2013), [[Pete Carroll]] (2014), [[Bruce Arians]] (2015), and [[John Elway]] (2016).<ref name=JHaward /> |
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{{Main|National Football League Rookie of the Year Award#PFW/Pro Football Writers of America NFL ROTY Award}} |
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===George S. Halas Courage Award=== |
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:''Note: The George S. Halas Courage Award should not be confused with the Newspaper Enterprise Association's [[George S. Halas Trophy]] that was awarded to the NFL defensive player of the year from 1966 to 1996 or the NFL's [[NFC Championship Game#George Halas Trophy|George Halas Trophy]] that is awarded to the National Football Conference champion.'' |
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The George S. Halas Courage Award is given to the player or coach who has performed with abandon despite injury or personal problems. |
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In May, 1970, the Halas Award went to [[Gale Sayers]] for his comeback from knee surgery to lead the NFL in rushing in 1969.[http://sports.jrank.org/pages/4254/Sayers-Gale-Suffers-Serious-Knee-Injury.html] In New York, at the Pro Football Writers Association banquet, Gale Sayers gave an emotional speech that was memorialized in the film [[Brian's Song]]. Said Sayers, "You flatter me by giving me this award, but I’ll tell you here and now that I accept it for [[Brian Piccolo]]. Brian Piccolo is the man of courage who should receive the George S. Halas Award. I accept it tonight, but I’ll present it to Brian tomorrow. I love Brian Piccolo. And I’d like all of you to love him, too. And tonight, when you hit your knees, ask God to love him, too."[http://www.americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeches/moviespeechbrianssong2.html][http://espn.go.com/classic/s/2001/1031/1271453.html] |
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Other notable winners of the PFWA Halas Award include [[Joe Namath]][http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/history?year=1969], Steeler running back [[Rocky Bleier]], Hall of Fame cornerback Jimmy Johnson [http://www.footballresearch.com/articles/frpage.cfm?topic=john-jim], New York Giant cancer survivor Karl Nelson [http://www.nysportsday.com/news/nyg/1146690038.php], Hall of Famers [[Dan Hampton]] and [[Joe Montana]][http://www.livingprimetime.com/AllCovers/July1997/workjul1997/vic_carucci_and_football.htm], Denver Broncos guard [[Mark Schlereth]] [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-16921494.html], former N.Y. Giant [[Kerry Collins]] [http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F70D16FC3A550C7A8DDDAF0894D9404482&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fC%2fCollins%2c%20Kerry], San Francisco 49ers Garrison Hearst [http://www.49ersparadise.com/bryansarchive/hearstwins.html] and Bryant Young [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-29830238.html], Carolina coach and former linebacker [[Sam Mills]] [http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20041212029], Dolphins running back [[Robert Edwards (running back)|Robert Edwards]][http://www.finheaven.com/boardvb2/showthread.php?t=14918], Carolina linebacker [[Mark Fields (American football)|Mark Fields]][http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2005/07/24/mcginest_tackles_some_topics/?page=4], Indianapolis Colt Head Coach Tony Dungy,[http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=3805] [[New Orleans Saints]] quarterback [[Drew Brees]][http://www.emqb.com/pfwa-award-winners-announced/], [[New England Patriots]] Owner [[Robert Kraft]] (first NFL owner and first Patriot to receive one) [http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Robert-Kraft-selected-as-PFWAs-2012-George-Halas-Award-winner/fc3448e4-1351-4196-9749-f6faeec194c8] . |
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===Good Guy Award=== |
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The Good Guy Award is given to the player who best helps the media do its job. Winners have been [[Jerome Bettis]] (2004), [[Tiki Barber]] (2005), [[LaDainian Tomlinson]] (2006), and [[Tim Tebow]] (2012). |
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===Horrigan Award=== |
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:''See: [[Jack Horrigan]]'' |
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===Bill Nunn Award=== |
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:''See: [[Bill Nunn Award]]'' |
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===Rozelle Award=== |
===Rozelle Award=== |
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The Rozelle Award is given to the club public relations department that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media. |
The Rozelle Award is given to the club public relations department that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media. It is named after [[Pete Rozelle]], who served as commissioner of the NFL from 1960 until 1989. |
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==Past presidents== |
==Past presidents== |
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* George Strickler, [[Chicago Tribune]] |
* George Strickler, ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' |
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* Tony Atchison, [[Washington Star]] |
* Tony Atchison, ''[[Washington Star]]'' |
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* John Steadman, [[Baltimore News-American]] |
* John Steadman, ''[[Baltimore News-American]]'' |
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* William Guthrie, |
* William Guthrie, ''New Haven Journal'' |
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* Joe King, [[New York World-Telegram]] |
* Joe King, ''[[New York World-Telegram]]'' |
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* Dick Connor, [[Denver Post]] |
* Dick Connor, ''[[Denver Post]]'' |
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* Edwin Pope, [[Miami Herald]] |
* Edwin Pope, ''[[Miami Herald]]'' |
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* Larry Felser, [[Buffalo News]] |
* Larry Felser, ''[[Buffalo News]]'' |
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* Paul Zimmerman, [[Sports Illustrated]] |
* Paul Zimmerman, ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' |
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* Larry Fox, [[New York Daily News]] |
* Larry Fox, ''[[New York Daily News]]'' |
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* Bob Roesler, [[New Orleans Times Picayune]] |
* Bob Roesler, ''[[New Orleans Times Picayune]]'' |
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* Cooper Rollow, Chicago Tribune |
* Cooper Rollow, ''Chicago Tribune'' |
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* Vito Stellino, |
* Vito Stellino, ''Baltimore Morning Sun'' |
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* Glenn Sheeley, [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] |
* Glenn Sheeley, ''[[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]'' |
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* Don Pierson, Chicago Tribune |
* Don Pierson, ''Chicago Tribune'' |
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* Ira Miller, [[San Francisco Chronicle]] |
* Ira Miller, ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' |
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* Vic Carucci, Buffalo News |
* Vic Carucci, ''Buffalo News'' |
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* [[Len Pasquarelli]], Atlanta Journal-Constitution |
* [[Len Pasquarelli]], ''Atlanta Journal-Constitution'' |
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* Steve Schoenfeld, [[Arizona Republic]] |
* Steve Schoenfeld, ''[[Arizona Republic]]'' |
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* [[John Clayton ( |
* [[John Clayton (sportswriter)|John Clayton]], ''[[Tacoma News-Tribune]]'' |
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* [[Adam Schefter]], Denver Post |
* [[Adam Schefter]], ''Denver Post'' |
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* John McClain, [[Houston Chronicle]] |
* John McClain, ''[[Houston Chronicle]]'' |
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* David Elfin, [[Washington Times]] |
* David Elfin, ''[[Washington Times]]'' |
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* Charean Williams, [[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]] |
* Charean Williams, ''[[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]]'' |
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* Mark Gaughan, [[Buffalo News]] |
* Mark Gaughan, ''[[Buffalo News]]'' |
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* D.Orlando Ledbetter [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] |
* D.Orlando Ledbetter, ''[[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]'' |
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* Jeff Legwold, ''[[ESPN]]'' |
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* Lindsay Jones, ''[[The Athletic]]'' |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Football Writers Association of America]] (college) |
*[[Football Writers Association of America]] (college) |
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*[[Baseball Writers Association of America]] |
*[[Baseball Writers' Association of America]] |
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*[[National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association]] |
*[[National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association]] |
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*[[Pro Basketball Writers Association]] |
*[[Pro Basketball Writers Association]] |
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*[[United States Basketball Writers Association]] (college) |
*[[United States Basketball Writers Association]] (college) |
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*[[Professional Hockey Writers' Association|Professional Hockey Writers Association]] |
*[[Professional Hockey Writers' Association|Professional Hockey Writers Association]] |
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*[[National |
*[[National Sports Media Association]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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[[Category:American football media]] |
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* {{official website}} |
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[[Category:American football mass media]] |
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[[Category:American sports journalism organizations]] |
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[[Category:Journalism-related professional associations]] |
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Revision as of 13:45, 10 May 2024
Abbreviation | PFWA |
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Formation | December 28, 1963 |
Founded at | Chicago |
President | Calvin Watkins |
Website | www |
The Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), sometimes known as Pro Football Writers Association, is an organization that purports to be "[the] official voice of pro football writers, promoting and fighting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public."[1] Goals of the organization include improving access to practices and locker rooms, developing working relationships with all teams, and ensuring that football writers are treated in a professional manner. By the mid-2000s, the group consisted of over 300 writers, editors, and columnists who cover pro football. The PFWA also issue several awards and honors following each NFL season.
Awards
All-NFL Team
NFL Most Valuable Player Award
NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award
NFL Rookie of the Year Award
NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award
George Halas Award
- Note: The George Halas Award should not be confused with the Newspaper Enterprise Association's George Halas Trophy that was awarded to the NFL defensive player of the year from 1966 to 1996, or the NFL's George Halas Trophy that is awarded to the National Football Conference champion.
Good Guy Award
The PFWA Good Guy Award has been given annually since 2005 to an NFL player "for his qualities and professional style in helping pro football writers do their jobs."[2]
Year | Winner | Team |
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2005 | Jerome Bettis | Pittsburgh Steelers |
2006 | Tiki Barber | New York Giants |
2007 | LaDainian Tomlinson | San Diego Chargers |
2008 | Brett Favre | Green Bay Packers |
2009 | Kurt Warner | Arizona Cardinals |
2010 | Drew Brees | New Orleans Saints |
2011 | Aaron Rodgers | Green Bay Packers |
2012 | Tim Tebow | Denver Broncos |
2013 | Tony Gonzalez | Atlanta Falcons |
2014 | Russell Wilson | Seattle Seahawks |
2015 | Richard Sherman | Seattle Seahawks |
2016 | Thomas Davis | Carolina Panthers |
2017 | Larry Fitzgerald | Arizona Cardinals |
2018 | Chris Long | Philadelphia Eagles |
2019 | Chris Long | Philadelphia Eagles |
2020 | Eli Manning | New York Giants |
2021 | Philip Rivers | Indianapolis Colts |
2022 | Cameron Heyward | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Jack Horrigan Award
Since 1974, the PFWA has given an annual award named in memory of sportswriter Jack Horrigan, to honor a league or club official "for his or her qualities and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their job."[3] The most recent five winners have been Thomas Dimitroff (2012), Mike Signora (NFL Vice President of Football Communications) (2013), Pete Carroll (2014), Bruce Arians (2015), and John Elway (2016).[3]
Bill Nunn Award
- See: Bill Nunn Award
Rozelle Award
The Rozelle Award is given to the club public relations department that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media. It is named after Pete Rozelle, who served as commissioner of the NFL from 1960 until 1989.
Past presidents
- George Strickler, Chicago Tribune
- Tony Atchison, Washington Star
- John Steadman, Baltimore News-American
- William Guthrie, New Haven Journal
- Joe King, New York World-Telegram
- Dick Connor, Denver Post
- Edwin Pope, Miami Herald
- Larry Felser, Buffalo News
- Paul Zimmerman, Sports Illustrated
- Larry Fox, New York Daily News
- Bob Roesler, New Orleans Times Picayune
- Cooper Rollow, Chicago Tribune
- Vito Stellino, Baltimore Morning Sun
- Glenn Sheeley, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Don Pierson, Chicago Tribune
- Ira Miller, San Francisco Chronicle
- Vic Carucci, Buffalo News
- Len Pasquarelli, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Steve Schoenfeld, Arizona Republic
- John Clayton, Tacoma News-Tribune
- Adam Schefter, Denver Post
- John McClain, Houston Chronicle
- David Elfin, Washington Times
- Charean Williams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Mark Gaughan, Buffalo News
- D.Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Jeff Legwold, ESPN
- Lindsay Jones, The Athletic
See also
- Football Writers Association of America (college)
- Baseball Writers' Association of America
- National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association
- Pro Basketball Writers Association
- United States Basketball Writers Association (college)
- Professional Hockey Writers Association
- National Sports Media Association
References
- ^ "Pro Football Writers of America". Pfwa.org. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Good Guy Award | PFWA". Profootballwriters.org. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ a b "Jack Horrigan Award". profootballwriters.org. Retrieved April 14, 2017.