The Black Death Award is an individual honor awarded to college football players at the United States Military Academy (better known as 'West Point') who distinguish themselves during a game.
"[1] The award was first instituted by Army coach Jim Young in 1988.
In 2007, Stan Brock, as the new head coach, reinstated the award.
[1] The award itself consists of a plaque featuring an Army Ranger-style knife and engraved with the honoree's name.
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