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Jackson Receives Team Honors

by allison on March 7, 2016

Jackson Receives Team Honors

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During this past season, not only was Vincent Jackson nominated (and won!) for the USAA’s Salute to Service Award, but he was also nominated by the Buccaneers for the third consecutive year for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and the Byron “Whizzer” White Award for the second consecutive year.

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. The award was established in 1970. It was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton. Each team nominates one player who has had a significant positive impact on his community.

1919053_946110208815535_5478773353822768059_nThe NFL Players Association annually recognizes players who go above and beyond to perform community service in their team cities and hometowns. The Byron “Whizzer” White Award is the highest honor the NFLPA can bestow on a player. The award was established by the professional football players of America to acknowledge a debt of gratitude to one of their own, Supreme Court Justice Byron Raymond “Whizzer” White—scholar, athlete, patriot, humanitarian and public servant. The NFLPA presents this prestigious annual award to the player that is just as dedicated off the field as he is on the field.

 

 

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