The Maxwell Football Club was established in 1937 to promote safety in the game of American football. Named in honor of the late Robert W. (Tiny) Maxwell, legendary college player, official, and sports columnist, the club was founded by his friend Bert Bell, then owner of the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team and later commissioner of the National Football League. As of 2006, the club's president is Ron Jaworski, former NFL quarterback. The club's headquarters are located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Bert Bell (1895-1959) was co-founder (with Lud Wray) of the Frankford Yellowjackets in 1924 (whose name was changed to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933), and commissioner of the National Football League from 1946 until his death. ... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Other nicknames The Birds, The Iggles Team colors Midnight Green, Black, Silver, and White Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop Local radio Flagship stations: WYSP (94. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ron Jaws Jaworski (born March 23, 1951 in Lackawanna, New York) is a former Polish-American football player. ... Joe Montana, an American quaterback. ... King of Prussia is an unincorporated community located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ...

Awards

The club presents several national and local awards to college and professional football players, coaches, and others, including:

• Maxwell Award for College Player of the Year
• Chuck Bednarik Award for College Defensive Player of the Year
• Bert Bell Award for Professional Player of the Year
• Jim Henry Award for Area Student-Athlete Football Player of the Year
• Earle "Greasy" Neale Award to the Professional Coach of the Year
• George Munger Award for College Coach of the Year
• Reds Bagnell Award for Contributions to the Game of Football
• Tri-State Coach of the Year Award
• Tri-State Player of the Year Award
• Harrah's Broadcast Award
• The Spirit Award
• Al Lucas Award

The Maxwell Football Club presents the Maxwell Award for the College Player of the Year. ... The Chuck Bednarik Award, named for the College and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Chuck Bednarik is given annually to the College Defensive Football Player of the Year. ... The Bert Bell Award for the Professional American football Player of the Year is presented by the Maxwell Football Club. ... The NFL Coach of the Year Award is presented annually by the Associated Press to the NFL coach who has done the most outstanding job of working with the talent he has at his disposal. ...

External links

• Official Site