Congratulations go to Pittsburgh tackle Aaron Donald, winner of the 2013 Bronko Nagurski Trophy. "It is truly a blessing...all of the hard work did pay off. I am truly honored," said Donald at the event. To watch clips from the evening's speakers as well as Donald's acceptance speech, click here.
Donald is pictured above with Anthony Nagurski, one of Bronko's four sons.
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Notre Dame University linebacker Manti Te’o is the 2012 recipient of The Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
The native Hawaiian was also a runner-up for this year’s Heisman Trophy, although Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel ultimately took that prize. Te’o led the undefeated Fighting Irish throughout the regular season, and the team will meet Alabama on January 7th in the BCS championship game.
This award is presented annually to the Top Defensive Player in college football. The nominees are selected from all Division I schools and voted on by members of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). It is hosted by the Charlotte Touchdown Club in Charlotte, N.C.
Learn more about this year’s winner here.
Nagurski Football Trading Card
A “PSA 9 (mint) graded” Bronko Nagurski National Chicle card has sold in a private transaction for $350,000, breaking the record again for the most valuable football card in existence.
For more information on the sale, click here.
