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4th annual Outland Award presented in 1949 to Michigan State guard Ed Bagdon. Dr. John Outland conceived the award in 1946 to recognize the position of interior lineman in college football. The plaque has a bronze figure of a lineman wearing a leather helmet in a 2-point stance with his hand on the turf. The top reads, ''Dr. John H. Outland Award to the Outstanding College Guard or Tackle of the Year Selected by the Football Writers Association of America''. At the bottom is engraved on a copper strip, ''Ed Bagdon-Michigan State College-Guard 1949''. Plaque measures 9.25'' x 12.5''. Near fine condition. One of college football's most prestigious awards, this is the oldest Outland Trophy to go on the auction market.
1949 Outland Trophy Presented to Michigan State's Ed Bagdon as the Outstanding College Football Interior Lineman
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