Maxwell Football Club

The Maxwell Football Club (originally called the Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia) was established in 1935 to promote safety in the game of American football. Named in honor of the late Robert W. (Tiny) Maxwell, legendary college player, official, and sports columnist, the club was founded by his friend Bert Bell, then owner of the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team and later commissioner of the National Football League. The awards are presented during the spring of the following year.

As of 2012, the club's president is Ron Jaworski, former NFL quarterback. The club's headquarters are located in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

The club presents several awards annually to professional, college, and high-school football players, coaches, and others, including: