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The Bert Bell Award is an annual accolade presented by the Maxwell Football Club, honoring the best player in the NFL. Named after former NFL commissioner and the founder of Maxwell Football Club, the award recognizes the most outstanding player in the league every season.
The award was first presented in 1959 and has since become one of the most prestigious honors in the NFL. The selection committee for the award is made up of NFL owners, broadcasters, franchise executives, team officials, and Maxwell Football Club members.
The trophy is a statue that resembles Bell's likeness. The award is presented during a ceremony that usually takes place after the regular season.
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The Bert Bell Award selection criteria
Typically, a player's on-field performance during the NFL regular season is the primary criterion for being considered for the award. Various aspects of players' overall statistics that have contributed to their team's success are taken into consideration as well. The selection committee also takes into account the player's contribution to their team throughout the season. Players who have been instrumental in boosting their team's performance are viewed more favorably during the voting process.
Similar to other awards in the NFL, a player's conduct off the field is also considered. Players who have been involved in scandals or unethical behavior are typically not given any consideration. The Maxwell Football Club takes great care to ensure that the award maintains its longstanding reputation and dignity.
Notable winners of the award
Over the years, the Bert Bell Award has gained prestige in the NFL world through the recognition of numerous exceptional players for their outstanding seasonal performances.
Johnny Unitas was the inaugural recipient of the award, winning it in 1959.
Notable players who have also won the Bert Bell award include Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Paul Hornung, Roger Staubach, Barry Sanders, Randall Cunningham, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Steve Young, Dan Marino, Joe Montana, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Jalen Hurts.
A total of seven players have won the award more than once. Peyton Manning, Randall Cunningham, and Johnny Unitas were honored on three different occasions, while Steve Young, Brett Favre, Rich Gannon, and Adrian Peterson have all won it twice.
Jalen Hurts is the most recent winner of the award.
