Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis presented former Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden with the inaugural Governor’s Medal of Freedom during a ceremony held at the Governor’s mansion Wednesday afternoon.
Gov. DeSantis presented the medal, which was created recently by the state legislature as the highest civilian award the Governor can give, in front of a crowd of over 50 former FSU players and coaches. Joining the Governor in making comments during the presentation were Florida State University President John Thrasher, 1993 Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward and Bowden’s long-time assistant coach Mickey Andrews.