The Ed Block Courage Award
The Ed Block Courage Award is named after Ed Block, the former head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts of 23 years. Block was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian whose most passionate cause was helping children of abuse. The award is presented in his name each year to the player that exemplified a commitment to sportsmanship and courage. Ed Block Courage Award winners from each of the 32 NFL teams are honored at a banquet in Baltimore, MD. All proceeds from the event benefit the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation’s Courage House National Support Network. Named after the NFL team in a respective NFL city, a Courage House is a facility that provides support and quality care for abused children and their families in that community. The 49ers dedicated their Courage House in October 2003 at the Edgewood House in San Francisco.
1984 S Ronnie Lott
1985 LB Keena Turner
1986 QB Joe Montana
1987 WR Mike Wilson
1988 CB Eric Wright
1989 DB Chet Brooks
1990 WR Mike Sherrard
1991 DB Dave Waymer
1992 CB Eric Davis
1993 CB Don Griffin |
1994 T Harris Barton
1995 DT Dennis Brown
1996 FB William Floyd
1997 C Jesse Sapolu
1998 WR Jerry Rice
1999 DT Bryant Young
2000 RB Garrison Hearst
2001 S Lance Schulters
2002 S Tony Parrish |
2003 C Jeremy Newberry
2004 LB Jamie Winborn
2005 C Jeremy Newberry
2006 RB Frank Gore
2007 C Eric Heitmann
2008 LB Manny Lawson
2009 CB Shawntae Spencer
2010 DT Justin Smith
2011 QB Alex Smith
2012 WR Kyle Williams |
The Len Eshmont Award
The Len Eshmont Award, the 49ers most prestigious annual honor, has been given each year to the 49er who best exemplifies the “inspirational and courageous play” of Len Eshmont. A member of the original 1946 49ers team, Eshmont coached at Navy and Virginia following his playing days with the 49ers. Eshmont passed away in 1957.
Listed below are the 49ers annual Len Eshmont Award winners since its inception in 1957:
1957 QB Y.A. Tittle
1958 FB Joe Perry
1959 HB J.D. Smith
1960 S Dave Baker
1961 DT Leo Nomellini
1962 DE Dan Colchico
1963 T Bob St. Clair
1964 DT Charlie Krueger
1965 QB John Brodie
1966 HB John David Crow
1967 LB Dave Wilcox
1968 LB Matt Hazeltine
1969 CB Jimmy Johnson
1970 S Roosevelt Taylor
1971 LB Ed Beard
1972 DE Tommy Hart
1973 S Mel Phillips
1974 T Len Rohde
1975 CB Jimmy Johnson |
1976 DE Tommy Hart
1977 S Mel Phillips
1978 RB Paul Hofer
1979 RB Paul Hofer
1980 DT Archie Reese
1981 TE Charle Young
1982 WR Dwight Clark
1983 RB/ST Bill Ring
1984 LB Keena Turner
1985 FB Roger Craig
1986 QB Joe Montana
1987 WR Jerry Rice
1988 NT Michael Carter
RB Roger Craig
1989 QB Joe Montana
1990 DE Kevin Fagan
LB Charles Haley
1991 WR John Taylor
1992 QB Steve Young
1993 WR Jerry Rice |
1994 QB Steve Young
1995 FB William Floyd
1996 DT Bryant Young
1997 DT Dana Stubblefield
1998 DT Bryant Young
1999 DT Bryant Young
2000 DT Bryant Young
2001 RB Garrison Hearst
2002 S Tony Parrish
2003 LB Julian Peterson
2004 DT Bryant Young
2005 DT Bryant Young
2006 DT Bryant Young
2007 DT Bryant Young
2008 WR Isaac Bruce
2009 TE Vernon Davis
2010 LB Takeo Spikes
2011 DT Justin Smith
2012 DT Justin Smith
2013 LB NaVorro Bowman
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Matt Hazeltine Award
The Hazeltine Iron Man Award is named after linebacker/center Matt Hazeltine, a 13-year performer who played more seasons at linebacker than any other 49ers player. Known for his durability and dedication, Hazeltine passed away in 1987 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Bill Walsh established the award in his honor that year. The award is given annually to the most courageous and inspirational defensive player.
1987 LB Michael Walter
1988 LB Charles Haley
1989 DB Ronnie Lott
1990 DE Kevin Fagan
1991 LB Charles Haley
1992 DE Pierce Holt
1993 S Tim McDonald
1994 CB Merton Hanks
1995 S Tim McDonald |
1996 CB Merton Hanks
1997 LB Gary Plummer
1998 S Tim McDonald
1999 DT Bryant Young
2000 LB Ken Norton Jr.
2001 S Lance Schulters
2002 S John Keith
2003 LB Derek Smith |
2004 LB Jeff Ulbrich
2005 DE Bryant Young
2006 LB Brandon Moore
2007 LB Jeff Ulbrich
2008 LB Takeo Spikes
2009 NT Aubrayo Franklin
2010 DT Justin Smith
2011 DT Justin Smith
2012 DT Ray McDonald
2013 DT Justin Smith |
Thomas Herrion Award
49ers owners Denise and John York established the Thomas Herrion Memorial Award in 2005, which will be presented each season to a rookie or first-year player that best represents the Dream of Thomas Herrion. The award will go to a player, like Thomas, who has taken advantage of every opportunity, turned it into a positive situation and made their dream turn into a reality.
2005 T Thomas Herrion
2006 T Harvey Dahl
2007 CB Tarell Brown |
2008 WR Dominique Zeigler
2009 FB Brit Miller
2010 RB Anthony Dixon
DT Will Tukuafu |
2011 CB Cory Nelms
2012 WR Kyle Williams
2013 S Eric Reid |
The Bobb McKittrick Award
This award is given annually to the 49ers offensive lineman who best exemplifies the dedication, excellence and commitment of offensive line coach Bobb McKittrick, a five-time Super Bowl Champion.
In 1999, the San Francisco 49ers, under the direction of Bill Walsh, established the Bobb McKittrick Award. The award is meant to honor those offensive linemen who have best represented the courage, intensity and sacrifice displayed by the late Coach McKittrick during his 21 years of service with the 49ers.
“Bobb gave distinguished service to the organization since our renaissance in 1979. He was a vital factor in five Super Bowl Championships, the evolution of a dynasty and in the production of some of the finest offensive linemen in football. Offensive linemen don’t receive the recognition they so richly deserve. This gives us a venue to honor their sacrifices and achievements,” Walsh said.
A bronze plaque of McKittrick hangs in the 49ers locker room surrounded by the photographs of the McKittrick Award winners.
1981 Keith Fahnhorst
1983 John Ayers
1984 Randy Cross
1985 Fred Quillan
1986 Keith Fahnhorst
1987 Bubba Paris
1988 Steve Wallace
1989 Harris Barton
1990 Guy McIntyre
1991 Jesse Sapolu |
1992 Guy McIntyre
1993 Harris Barton
1994 Derrick Deese
1995 Kirk Scrafford
1996 Jesse Sapolu
1997 Ray Brown
1998 Chris Dalman
1999 Ray Brown
2000 Jeremy Newberry
2001 Ray Brown |
2002 Scott Gragg
2003 Jeremy Newberry
2004 Kyle Kosier
2005 Jeremy Newberry
2006 Eric Heitmann
2007 Eric Heitmann
2008 Eric Heitmann
2009 David Baas
2010 David Baas
2011 Jonathan Goodwin
2012 Anthony Davis
2013 Alex Boone
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Garry Niver Award
The Garry Niver Award is presented annually by the San Francisco Chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America to a 49ers’ player for his cooperation and professional style in helping the pro football writers do their jobs. The award is named after pro football writer, Garry Niver, who was a long-time beat writer who covered the 49ers for the San Mateo Times.
1993 C/G Jesse Sapolu
1994 S Tim McDonald
1995 QB Steve Young
1996 T Steve Wallace
1997 G Ray Brown
1998 S Tim McDonald
1999 WR Jerry Rice |
2000 S Lance Schulters
2001 QB Jeff Garcia
2002 DT Dana Stubblefield
2003 QB Jeff Garcia
2004 LB Jeff Ulbrich
2005 LB Julian Peterson
2006 DE Bryant Young |
2007 RB Frank Gore
2008 C Eric Heitmann
2009 QB Alex Smith
QB Shaun Hill
2010 LB Takeo Spikes
2011 S Donte Whitner
2012 RB Frank Gore |
Bill Walsh Award
The Bill Walsh Award was established in 2004 in honor of San Francisco’s Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Walsh. Walsh served as the team’s head coach for 10 seasons from 1979-88. In that time, he compiled a record of 102-63-1 and led the team to three Super Bowls. He was twice named Coach of the Year (1981, 1984) and was later named Coach of the Decade for the 1980s. The award, which is voted on by coaches only, is given to the 49ers team MVP, honoring his outstanding individual annual performance.
2004 DE Bryant Young
2005 LB Derek Smith
K Joe Nedney |
2006 RB Frank Gore
CB Walt Harris
2007 CB Nate Clements
LB Patrick Willis |
2008 DE Justin Smith
2009 LB Patrick Willis
2010 RB Frank Gore
2011 DT Justin Smith
2012 LB Aldon Smith
2013 WR Anquan Boldin |
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