The Hec Crighton Trophy (sometimes referred to as the Hec Crighton Award) is awarded annually to the most outstanding
Canadian football player in
U Sports. The trophy is named after the late
Hec Crighton - teacher, coach, referee, and author of the Official Football Rule Book and the U Sports Rule Book.
It was first presented in 1967 by the board of directors of the
Canadian College Bowl.
It is the Canadian equivalent to the American NCAA
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Memorial Trophy (usually known colloquially as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman) is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard ...
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The
Western Mustangs program has produced the most Hec Crighton winners with seven as well as the most individual winners with six (
Tim Tindale
Timothy Scott Tindale (born April 15, 1971) is a former American football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He played CIS football in Canada at the University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Onta ...
won the award twice).
Chris Flynn has won the Hec Crighton Trophy three times, consecutively, while no other player has won the award more than twice.
Of the 27 active
U Sports football programs, eight teams have not had a player win the award.
List of winners
See also
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J. P. Metras Trophy
The J. P. Metras Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding down lineman in U Sports football. The award was first initiated in 1974 and is named after John Pius Metras.
Metras was a former coach of the Western Mustangs from 1939 to 1969 ...
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Presidents' Trophy
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Peter Gorman Trophy
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Russ Jackson Award
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Jon Cornish Trophy
The Jon Cornish Trophy, also known as the Cornish Award, is an award given annually to the top Canadian player in NCAA football. The award is named after Canadian Football Hall of Famer (CFHOF) Jon Cornish and has been presented since 2017, with ...
– similar award presented to the top Canadian player in NCAA (American) football
References
External links
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{{U Sports football
U Sports football trophies and awards