Vincent dePaul Draddy

Vincent dePaul Draddy (died July 8, 1990[1]) was a scholar-athlete at Manhattan College. He played football, basketball, and golf.

Draddy was also a College Football Hall of Famer and former Chairman of the National Football Foundation. The Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy, now known as the William V. Campbell Trophy is a trophy awarded annually by the National Football Foundation and is given to the American college football player with the best combination of academics, community service, and on-field performance. It is considered by many to be the "Academic Heisman." Past winners include Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning in 1997.

References

Fowler, Glenn (July 10, 1990). "Vincent Draddy, 83, an Innovator In Apparel Manufacturing, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2013.

External links

Vincent dePaul Draddy at Find a Grave

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[1] Fowler, Glenn (July 10, 1990). "Vincent Draddy, 83, an Innovator In Apparel Manufacturing, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2013.