April 23, 1966: The Theodore Roosevelt Award, the Association’s highest honor, is established. Dwight Eisenhower receives the first award at the 1967 Convention, where 12 astronauts who won varsity letters also are honored.

On April 23 1966

April 23, 1966: The Theodore Roosevelt Award, the Association’s highest honor, is established. Dwight Eisenhower receives the first award at the 1967 Convention, where 12 astronauts who won varsity letters also are honored.

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Sources: “In the Arena: The NCAA’s First Century” by Joseph N. Crowley, NCAA News and Champion magazine archives, the NCAA Media Center, and NCAA record books 

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