Freddie Solomon played his college football at the University of Tampa and went on to play for the Miami Dolphins for three seasons before joining the San Francisco 49ers where he helped win two Super Bowl championships. His career in the National Football League as a wide receiver came to a close after 11 years. Then the Sumter, SC, native known as “Fabulous Freddie”, came back to Hillsborough County to make a more lasting impact. Solomon devoted the next 12 years of his life to the youths of Tampa Bay, working with the Sheriff’s department to teach kids life lessons through football. His efforts impacted more than two decades of youths and his lessons are still carried on in the community. The Freddie Solomon Community Spirit Award continues Solomon’s efforts to help make the world a better place by annually honoring a collegiate football player who has impacted the lives of others through giving and community service.
Awards Process:
Each college football season colleges and universities can submit candidates for the Freddie Solomon Community Spirit Award via an e-mail to editor@premierplayers.com. The e-mail should contain details of the candidate’s grade point average, recent community involvement, and why the candidate should receive the award. All nominations are then given to The Solomon Family to determine which player receives the award.
A thank you from Pitt Tre Tipton:
Pitt senior Tre Tipton has been named the annual recipient of the Freddie Solomon Community Spirit Award!@Tipton_05 was honored by @PremierPlayers1 for impacting others through giving and community service.
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— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) December 20, 2019
Nick Saban’s interview on ESPN with his Premier Coach Award in background.
