There are 5 article(s) tagged AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award:

• June 2024

  • Hill: Liberty Bowl’s ‘distinguished citizen,’ Joe Theismann, is one of us

    Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann reached Memphis later in life, but his accomplishments after football have made him a celebrated addition to the community. 

    By Drew Hill June 03, 2024

• February 2024

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Joe Theismann

    The former Heisman Trophy runner-up and Super Bowl champion is this year’s Distinguished Citizen award winner.

    By John Varlas February 13, 2024

• June 2023

  • Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler receives the Distinguished Citizen Award

    The list of previous winners for the Distinguished Citizen Award from the AutoZone Liberty Bowl includes Elvis and Priscilla Presley, Archie and Peyton Manning and Fred Smith.

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    The Life and Times of Jerry Lawler: At 73, crowns keep coming for ‘The King’

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 05, 2023

• March 2023

  • Jerry Lawler to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award

    Jerry Lawler has received countless awards throughout his career. Now, he’s getting one from his hometown bowl game.

    By John Varlas March 31, 2023

• June 2022

  • Calkins: Steve Spurrier goes way back with Memphis. And he remembers every win.

    Steve Spurrier returned to Memphis on Sunday to accept the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award. Some of his biggest triumphs involved Memphis. They may not be what you think.

    By Geoff Calkins June 06, 2022