Event Date: June 29th, 1985
Event Description: USFL Awards
Source: UPI
New Jersey Generals running back Herschel Walker culminated his season of big gains by adding three honors Friday night at the U.S. Football League Commisioner's Awards Dinner.
USFL commissioner Chet Simmons presented Walker with the Most Valuable Player and Running back of the Year awards.
Walker was also honored as the leading scorer this year.
Walker earned the honors by motoring to a professional single-season rushing record of 2,148 yards, breaking the mark of 2,105 set by Eric Dickerson of the Los Angeles Rams last NFL season.
Reggie White, a defensive end for the Memphis Showboats and an ordained Baptist minister, was awarded the Man of the Year Award for distinguishing himself off the field in community involvement and contributions.
Jim Stanley was named Coach of the Year for guiding the Michigan Panthers to a 14-2 record and the Western Conference title.
Other winners were Stars president Carl Peterson, Executive of the Year; free safety Chuck Clanton of Birmingham, Defensive Player of the Year; Bobby Hebert of the Michigan Panthers, Quarterback of the Year; Oakland's Gordon Banks, Receiver of the Year; and Clarence Verdin of the Gamblers, Special Teams Player of the Year.
Story-(UPI Modified)
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