Thanksgiving represents not only a tradition in the United States, but also in the NFL and turkey is very characteristic for those dates, sharing with the family and the whole thing. But, the players also deserve a leg for their performance on the grating.
Players can’t be in the middle of the field eating a turkey leg, but maybe late in the game it might be a good option. In fact, That tradition exists on Thanksgiving and some players have had their good bite when the game is over.
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But that award is not for everyone, because only a few have the privilege of taking a turkey leg to the locker room. Only match MVPs can earn this distinction And imagine, after many blows and fatigue, that little leg must taste like glory.
Although only the MVP wins the Thanksgiving Turkey Leg AwardThe funny thing is that in these games up to 6 people have won the prize, because in combination it has been taken by several offensive lines. At the end of the day, they have to be rewarded with food for missing such an important date with the family.
Why do the Lions play every year in Thanksgiving games in the NFL?
How did this tradition come about on Thanksgiving?
Everyone knows John Madden, perhaps not by first name, but surely by last name. Not only did he give us one of the video game franchises most exciting in the world, furthermore, this tradition of Thanksgiving Turkey Leg Award, was born thanks to him.
On 1989, John Madden gave Reggie White a turkey leg and the story of the Thanksgiving Turkey Leg Award was born.. It may seem very simple, and maybe yes, but it is without a doubt one of the best to be enjoyed on TV, because it is incredible to see the bites that some players give the turkey.
Many are the players who have seen these turkey legs up close throughout history. Reggie White was the first thanks to John Madden. Emmitt Smith, Peyton Manning, JJ Watt, Tony Romo, Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Richard Sherman have won the Thanksgiving Turkey Leg Award among many others.
