William French Memorial Award

Named for the 1924 football great who was instrumental in forming the Hall of Fame and served as its secretary-treasurer, this award is presented to a current or former Boston University coach or to a graduate of Boston University who has distinguished himself or herself in the coaching profession in the past year. The recipient is chosen by the Hall of Fame executive committee.

Past Winners:

Year
Award Winner
2012 Joe Katchpole '67
2010 Emo DiNitto '59
2008
Tony Sparano
2006
Liza Kelly
2004
Don Cahoon '72
2003
Archie Cataldi '52
2002
Lesley Sheehan '84
2001
Nancy Feldman
2000
Mike Jarvis
1999
Ramona Polvere '50
1998
Ben Smith
1997
Dennis Wolff
1996
Tom Caito '60, '74
1995
Neil Roberts
1994
Sally Starr
1993
Peter Yetten '71
1992
Claire Nolan '46
1991
John Cullen '87, Rick Meagher '77
1990
Dick Farley '68
1989
Paul Farren '83
1988
Terry Meagher '76
1987
Bill Brooks '86
1986
Marie Butera '56
1985
Jim Jensen '81
1984
Arthur Boyle '50
1983
Joan Benoit