The Gagliardi Trophy was first presented in 1993 to the Outstanding
Division III college football
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player of the year by the
Jostens Company and the J-Club of
Saint John's University in Minnesota. Since that time, the award has become one of the leading collegiate football awards in Division III football, honoring excellence in athletics, academics and community service. The award is named for
John Gagliardi, head football coach of
Carroll College
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1949 to 1952 and
Saint John's University in
Minnesota
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from 1953 to 2012. The trophy was presented by the Salem Rotary Club each year in Salem, Virginia until 2018.
Winners
Winners by school
References
External links
The Gagliardi Trophy
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Awards established in 1993
College football national player awards
NCAA Division III football