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Touchdown Club of Columbus
The Touchdown Club of Columbus was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1956 by Sam B. Nicola at the request of state auditor James A. Rhodes, who later became governor of the state. Nicola served as the club's president until his death in 1993. More than a decade later, his son Sam Nicola Jr. took over the Touchdown Club. On January 22, 2020, the president of the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Curt Boster, announced on the club's Facebook page the cancellation of the awards, citing difficulty of maintaining the event without a title sponsor.
The Touchdown Club of Columbus gave several awards to recognize outstanding athletes.
The Sammy Baugh Trophy was awarded annually to the nation's top collegiate passer. It is named after TCU quarterback Sammy Baugh.
This honor went to the NCAA's top running back, named after Syracuse fullback Jim Brown.
Named after Ohio State wide receiver Paul Warfield, this honor was given to the nation's top collegiate wide receiver.
Given yearly to the top collegiate offensive lineman. Named after Ohio State guard Jim Parker.
Named after Ohio State middle guard Bill Willis, this award was given yearly to the top collegiate defensive lineman.
Named after Kent State linebacker Jack Lambert, this award was given yearly to the top collegiate linebacker.
Touchdown Club of Columbus
The Touchdown Club of Columbus was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1956 by Sam B. Nicola at the request of state auditor James A. Rhodes, who later became governor of the state. Nicola served as the club's president until his death in 1993. More than a decade later, his son Sam Nicola Jr. took over the Touchdown Club. On January 22, 2020, the president of the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Curt Boster, announced on the club's Facebook page the cancellation of the awards, citing difficulty of maintaining the event without a title sponsor.
The Touchdown Club of Columbus gave several awards to recognize outstanding athletes.
The Sammy Baugh Trophy was awarded annually to the nation's top collegiate passer. It is named after TCU quarterback Sammy Baugh.
This honor went to the NCAA's top running back, named after Syracuse fullback Jim Brown.
Named after Ohio State wide receiver Paul Warfield, this honor was given to the nation's top collegiate wide receiver.
Given yearly to the top collegiate offensive lineman. Named after Ohio State guard Jim Parker.
Named after Ohio State middle guard Bill Willis, this award was given yearly to the top collegiate defensive lineman.
Named after Kent State linebacker Jack Lambert, this award was given yearly to the top collegiate linebacker.