Country United States | First awarded 1986 | |
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The Jim Thorpe Award, named in memory of multi-sport legend Jim Thorpe, has been awarded to the top defensive back in college football since 1986. It is voted on by the The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, an organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Winners
† In 1996, Chris Canty of Kansas State University who was one of three finalists withdrew his name from consideration which caused a re-vote.
References
Jim Thorpe Award Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA