The James J. Corbett Memorial Award is a US award given annually by the

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(NACDA). It is presented "to the collegiate administrator who through the years has most typified Corbett's devotion to intercollegiate athletics and worked unceasingly for its betterment." The award is named after former

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and first president of the NACDA,

James J. Corbett James John "Jim" Corbett (September 1, 1866 – February 18, 1933) was an American professional boxer and a World Heavyweight Champion, best known as the only man who ever defeated the great John L. Sullivan (hence the " man who beat the man ...

. It has been presented annually since 1967.

Winners

The following individuals have won the Corbett Award.

References

{{Reflist College sports trophies and awards in the United States Awards established in 1967