Bronko Nagurski Trophy was created in 1993.
In 1995, Pat Fitzgerald of Northwestern won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
Bronko Nagurski
There was no cause of death stated, but he was 81 when he died so probably just old age.
Bronko Nagurski played four positions in college (end, guard, tackle, and fullback), and he was All-American for both fullback and tackle in the same year being the only player to be named All-American for two different positions in one year. In the pros when he played for the Bears, he was a fullback, and defensive lineman. Bronko could do it all, whether it was the jump pass, blocking the runner, running the ball, or tackling the carrier, he always seemed to find a way to get it done.
The Adolph Rupp Trophy was created in 1972. It is awarded annually to the top men's college basketball player in the United States by the Commonwealth Athletic Club of Kentucky. The trophy is named in honor of Adolph Rupp, a legendary college basketball coach.
In 2008, Brian Orakpo of Texas won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 2007, Glenn Dorsey of LSU won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 2005, Elvis Dumervil of Louisville won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 2004, Derrick Johnson of Texas won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 2003, Derrick Strait of Oklahoma won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 2001, Roy Williams of Oklahoma won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 1998, Champ Bailey of Georgia won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 1997, Charles Woodson of Michigan won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 1996, Pat Fitzgerald of Northwestern won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 1995, Pat Fitzgerald of Northwestern won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 1993, Rob Waldrop of Arizona won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
In 2006, James Laurinaitis of Ohio State won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.