Damar Hamlin honored with PFWA Halas Award for overcoming adversity
FILE - Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. Hamlin, who made a full recovery after being revived following a cardiac arrest on the field during a game at Cincinnati on Jan. 2, has been announced as the 2023 George Halas Award winner on Monday, May 15, 2023. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/David J. Phillip]
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who is working on his return to the field after having gone into cardiac arrest during a game in January, has been selected as the winner of the 2023 George Halas Award. The Professional Football Writers of America announced the 55th winner of the award, which is given to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes adversity to succeed. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a nationally televised game on Jan. 2 after making a tackle on a Cincinnati Bengals receiver. He got up but collapsed and had to be resuscitated on the field.
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FILE - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) collides with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. Hamlin was injured on the play. Quick on-the-field emergency care from well-rehearsed medical personnel is widely credited with helping save Damar Hamlin's life. Hamlin, who made a full recovery after being revived following a cardiac arrest on the field has been announced as the 2023 George Halas Award winner on Monday, May 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)
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