Discontinued Awards

Eagle Exemplar

Since 1984, the United States Sports Academy has recognized outstanding athletes in all sports through its Awards of Sport program. These awards have expanded and evolved over the years, especially those pertaining to athletic performance, to honor the top athletes of the year. Listed below are a number of categories and honors that are no longer given by the Academy.

Outstanding Team of the Year Coaching Award

Male and female listed respectively.

2010
Spain’ Football (Soccer) Team
Canada’s National Hockey Team
2009
New York Yankees
University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team
2008
U.S. Men’s Basketball Team
Auburn Swimming Team
2007
Iraqi National Soccer Team
U.S. Women’s Soccer
2006
Italy Men’s Soccer
University of North Carolina Soccer
2005
Chicago White Sox
Baylor University Women’s Basketball
2004
Boston Red Sox
U.S. Women’s National Softball
2003
England Rugby Team
Germany Women’s Soccer
2002
Yugoslavian Men’s Basketball
University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball
2001
Arizona Diamondbacks
University of Maryland Lacrosse
2000
Arizona Diamondbacks
University of Maryland Lacrosse
1999
USA Men’s Basketball
Norwegian Women’s Soccer
1998
New York Yankees
U.S. Women’s National Soccer
1997
New York Yankees
University of Tennessee Basketball
1996
Florida Marlins
University of Tennessee Basketball

Sportsman of the Year

1984
Greg Louganis

Sportswoman of the Year

1984
Tracy Caulkins

Amateur Sportsman of the Year

1996
Tiger Woods
1995
Michael Johnson
1994
Steve McNair
1993
Charlie Ward
1992
Dan O’Brien
1991
Mike Powell
1990
Ty Detmer
1989
Andre Ware
1988
Al Oerter
1987
Ensign Dave Robinson
1986
Vinny Testaverde
1985
Bo Jackson

Amateur Sportswoman of the Year

1996
Amy Van Dyken
1995
Bonnie Blair
1994
Bonnie Blair
1993
Gail Devers
1992
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
1991
Kim Zmeskal
1990
Janet Evans
1989
Janet Evans
1988
Pat McCormick
1987
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
1986
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
1985
Cheryl Miller

Male Contributor to Sport

1987
Billy Mills
1986
Bowie Kuhn

Female Contributor to Sport

1987
Patty Berg
1986
William Rudolph

Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-khalifa Asia Athlete of the Year Award

1987
Nural Huda Abdullah
1986
P.T. Usha

Professional Sportsman of the Year

1996
Michael Jordan
1995
Gregg Maddux
1994
Jerry Rice
1993
Charles Barkley
1992
Dennis Eckersley
1991
Nolan Ryan
1990
Nolan Ryan
1989
Greg LeMond
1988
Tom McMillen
1987
Dennis Conner
1986
Larry Bird
1985
Walter Payton

Professional Sportswoman of the Year

1996
Steffi Graf
1995
Monica Seles
1994
Beth Daniel
1993
Steffi Graf
1992
Monica Seles
1991
Monica Seles
1990
Susan Butcher
1989
Staffi Graf
1988
Julie Krone
1987
Susan Butcher
1986
Martina Navratilova
1985
Nancy Lopez

Alabama Athlete of the Year

  • Davey Allison – NASCAR Driver
  • Shaun Alexander – NFL running back, Seattle Seahawks
  • Willie Anderson – NFL Offensive Lineman, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Jay Barker – Quarterback, University of Alabama
  • Charles Barkley – NBA Forward, Phoenix Suns
  • Cornelius Bennett – Linebacker, University of Alabama
  • Vonetta Flowers – U.S. Olympic Bobsledder
  • Penny Hauschild – Gymnast, University of Alabama
  • Gary Hollingsworth – Quarterback, University of Alabama
  • Evander Holyfield – Heavyweight Boxer
  • Robert Horry – NBA Forward, Houston Rockets
  • Tim Hudson – MLB Pitcher, Oakland Athletics
  • Bobby Humphrey – Running Back, University of Alabama
  • Collyn Loper – U.S. Olympic Trap Shooter
  • Tracy Rocker – Defensive Lineman, Auburn University
  • Patrick White – West Virginia University Quarterback

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