Harlon Hill Trophy
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The Harlon Hill Trophy has been awarded annually since 1986 to the NCAA Division II college football player of the year. Harlon Hill was a standout player as an offensive end at Florence State Teachers College (now the University of North Alabama), being named an NAIA All-American in his senior year (1953). He later had a successful career in the NFL, playing for the Chicago Bears (1954-1961), Pittsburgh Steelers (1962), and Detroit Lions (1962). Hill was the NFL's Rookie of the Year in 1954 and its Most Valuable Player in 1955. He was a three-time All-Pro selection (1954-1956).
[edit] Previous winners
| Year | Player | School | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Jeff Bentrim | North Dakota State | Quarterback |
| 1987 | Johnny Bailey | Texas A&I | Running back |
| 1988 | Johnny Bailey | Texas A&I | Running back |
| 1989 | Johnny Bailey | Texas A&I | Running back |
| 1990 | Chris Simdorn | North Dakota State | Quarterback |
| 1991 | Ronnie West | Pittsburg State | Wide receiver |
| 1992 | Ronald Moore | Pittsburg State | Running back |
| 1993 | Roger Graham | New Haven | Running back |
| 1994 | Chris Hatcher | Valdosta State | Quarterback |
| 1995 | Ronald McKinnon | North Alabama | Linebacker |
| 1996 | Jarrett Anderson | Truman State | Running back |
| 1997 | Irvin Sigler | Bloomsburg | Running back |
| 1998 | Brian Shay | Emporia State | Running back |
| 1999 | Corte McGuffey | Northern Colorado | Quarterback |
| 2000 | Dusty Bonner | Valdosta State | Quarterback |
| 2001 | Dusty Bonner | Valdosta State | Quarterback |
| 2002 | Curt Anes | Grand Valley State | Quarterback |
| 2003 | Will Hall | North Alabama | Quarterback |
| 2004 | Chad Friehauf | Colorado Mines | Quarterback |
| 2005 | Jimmy Terwilliger | East Stroudsburg | Quarterback |
[edit] External links
| College football awards: | |
| Best player awards: Heisman Memorial Trophy Maxwell Award | Walter Camp Award |
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| Bronko Nagurski Trophy (Best Defenseman) Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) Davey O'Brien Award (Best QB) Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) Doak Walker Award (Best RB) Draddy Trophy (Academic Heisman) Fred Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
Johnny Unitas Award (Best Senior QB) Lombardi Award (Best Lineman or LB) Lott Trophy (Defensive impact) Lou Groza Award (Best PK) Manning Award (Best QB) Mosi Tatupu Award (Best spec. teams) Outland Trophy (Best IOL or DL) Ray Guy Award (Best P) Ted Hendricks Award (Best DE) |
| Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year | Home Depot Coach of the Year | |
| Walter Payton Award (Best Div. I-AA Off.) | Buck Buchanan Award (Best Div. I-AA Def.) Harlon Hill Trophy (Div. II) | Gagliardi Trophy (Div. III) | Melberger Award (Div. III) |
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