The NCAA developed as the result of a meeting in 1905, of thirteen colleges, to discuss safety reforms in intercollegiate athletics. The meeting came about at the urging of President Theordore Roosevelt following deaths and other serious injuries that resulted from the violent brand of football at the time.
NCAA Sportsmanship Award was created in 1999.
NCAA Women's Soccer Championship was created in 1982.
Silver Anniversary Awards - NCAA - was created in 1973.
NCAA Woman of the Year Award was created in 1991.
NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship was created in 1971.
NCAA Basketball Championship - Philippines - was created in 1924.
NCAA Wrestling Team Championship was created in 1928.
NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was created in 1959.
NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans was created in 1905.
NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship was created in 1982.
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship was created in 1939.
NCAA Women's Division III Basketball Championship was created in 1982.