Maxwell Football Club Explained

The Maxwell Football Club (originally called the Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia) was established in 1935 to promote safety in the game of American football. Named in honor of 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 (NFL) along with Edwin Pollock. The awards are presented during the spring of the following year.[1]

As of 2017, the club's president is Mark Dianno, and the club's Chairman is former NFL defensive back Shawn Wooden. The club's headquarters are located in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

Awards

The club presents several awards annually to professional, college, and high-school football players, coaches, and others, including:

Former awards

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maxwell winners. January 27, 2012. Philly.com. 2012-04-07.
  2. Web site: Kevin. Minnick. Maxwell Club announces award winners. December 13, 2011. CourierPostOnline.com. 2012-04-07. 49 winners of 2011 [New Jersey] Mini Max Award .... The Maxwell Football Club will select one player from the group as the winner of the New Jersey High School Player of the Year.... The winner of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Players of the Year will be the candidates for the club's 27th Jim Henry Award as the Outstanding Player in the region..
  3. Web site: John. Heilig. Nosovitch honored as best in state: Central Catholic quarterback wins Pennsylvania Player of the year award. January 19, 2012. The Morning Call. 2012-04-07. Brendan Nosovitch ... won the Maxwell Football Club's first Pennsylvania Player of the Year award. [He] ... was named over 60 other outstanding high school players who were honored with the club's [Pennsylvania] Mini Max awards.