Vincent dePaul Draddy
Vincent dePaul Draddy (died July 8, 1990[1]) was an American entrepreneur and former scholar-athlete at Manhattan College. He later became associated with the Izod name and brand, which he helped popularize.
Manhattan College[]
While at Manhattan College, Draddy 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 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".
Draddy Gymnasium on the college's campus is named in his honor.
References[]
- ^ Fowler, Glenn (July 10, 1990). "Vincent Draddy, 83, an Innovator In Apparel Manufacturing, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
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- 1990 deaths
- Sportspeople from Manhattan
- Players of American football from New York (state)
- American football quarterbacks
- Manhattan Jaspers football players
- College Football Hall of Fame inductees