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Encyclopedia > Galloping Gobbler

The Galloping Gobbler is a traditional National Football League (NFL) award presented by FOX on its Thanksgiving broadcast. The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most prestigious professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... NFL on FOX is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Companys coverage of the National Football Leagues National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports. ... Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is an annual one-day holiday to give thanks, traditionally to God, for the things one has at the end of the harvest season. ... The National Football Leagues Thanksgiving Day Games are a series of games played during the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. ...


The award itself is a turkey wearing an NFL helmet. Its posture imitates a running motion, carrying an NFL football.

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The Galloping Gobbler Winners

Year-by-year the winners of the Galloping Gobbler:


2002

2002: Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys, Running Back The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League. ... Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida) is a former American football player, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... High school running back A running back, halfback, tailback or wingback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ...


In a holiday rivalry game that featured Steve Spurrier's first Redskins-Cowboys game, Dallas beat Washington 27-20 as the NFL's future all-time rushing champ (and Dancing With the Stars winner) Emmitt Smith led the way by pounding out 144 yards on the ground. Steven Orr Spurrier (born April 20, 1945 in Miami Beach, Florida) is a former American football player and currently the head coach of the University of South Carolina football team. ... Countries with their own version Dancing with the Stars is the name for a number of international television series based on the format of the British series Strictly Come Dancing. ...


2003

2003: Dré Bly, Detroit Lions, Cornerback The 2003 NFL season was the 84th regular season of the National Football League. ... Donald André Bly (born May 22, 1977 in Chesapeake, Virginia), better known as Dré Bly, is an American football player. ... City Detroit, Michigan Team colors Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black Head Coach Rod Marinelli Owner William Clay Ford, Sr. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


In his first career Thanksgiving game, Lions CB Dré Bly terrorized Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers by picking off two passes and causing a crucial fumble as the Lions beat the heavily-favored Packers 22-14. Brett Lorenzo Favre (pronounced Farv) was born on October 10, 1969 in Gulfport, Mississippi[1]. He is the current starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). ... City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner 111,967 stockholders (Green Bay Packers Foundation) Chairman Bob Harlan General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919-1920) National Football League (1921–present) Western Division (1933... A fumble in American football and Canadian football occurs when an offensive player such as the quarterback or a running back drops the ball while it is still in play. ...


2004

2004: Julius Jones, Dallas Cowboys, Running Back The 2004 NFL season was the 85th regular season of the National Football League. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... High school running back A running back, halfback, tailback or wingback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ...


The Chicago Bears fell victim to the 3-7 Cowboys, losing 21-7 in what became then-rookie Julius Jones' coming-out party. After injuries limited Bill Parcells' highly touted draft pick during the season's first half, Jones broke through with his first career 100-yard day — finished with 150 rushing yards in the win. City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


2005

2005: Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons, Quarterback Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980 in Newport News, Virginia) is an American football quarterback for the National Football Leagues Atlanta Falcons franchise. ... City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ...


Atlanta's talented quarterback was almost speechless after receiving his Gobbler award following the Falcons' 27-7 win over the Lions. In the game, Vick threw for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns while also running six times for 57 yards.


2006

2006: Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys, Quarterback The 2006 NFL season is the 87th season of the National Football League, the major professional American football league in the United States. ... Antonio Ramiro Tony Romo (born April 21, 1980, in San Diego) is a professional football player. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ...


Cowboy's newly established quarterback sang along to Louis Armstrong's 'What A Wonderful World' while waiting to receive the award. Romo had previously thrown a franchise equalling record of 5 TD's while amassing 306 passing yards as the Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 38-10. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...


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