Simone Awards Explained
The Simone Awards are a group of awards presented to individuals for their outstanding contributions to high school football in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.[1] [2]
Beginning with a single award in 1931 presented by Dr. D. M. Nigro, the Simone Awards now represent a group of 6 awards presented to players, broadcasters and coaches to celebrate their efforts on and off the field.
- Thomas A. Simone Memorial Award - Outstanding high school football player
- Frank Fontana Memorial Award - Outstanding small class high school football player
- Junious "Buck" Buchanan Memorial Award - Outstanding big class lineman/linebacker
- Bobby Bell Award - Outstanding small class defensive player
- Otis Taylor Award - Outstanding tight end/wide receiver
- Gordon Docking Award - Outstanding broadcaster
- Metro Sports Kansas and Missouri Coaches of the Year - Outstanding Coach
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Notes and References
- News: Simone Awards spotlight shines on area players . 9 October 2023 . . 12 December 2015 . JO10 . Newspapers.com.
- News: Jim Bradford . A Simone smile . 9 October 2023 . Olathe News . 4 December 2002 . 9 . Newspapers.com.
