Longtime NFL reporter and former Sports Illustrated writer Don Banks has been named the 2020 Dick McCann Award winner by The Professional Football Writers of America. The award is given to a reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through coverage.
Banks, who covered the NFL for most of his 36-year career in sportswriting, died last August at age 56.
“I want to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to the PFWA for recognizing Don with this award, as well as to the loyal readers who supported him throughout his career," his wife, Alissa Banks, said.