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John ayers - dick risenhoover award 1985

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John Ayers - Football

Why Honored: Ayers was an offensive lineman in the NFL from 1977 through 1987 and appeared in two Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers. In 1982, Ayers was a key component in the legendary play immortalized as "The Catch" in the NFC Playoffs versus the Dallas Cowboys. 

The two-time Super Bowl Champion went on to be selected First-Team All-Pro in 1984 and Second-Team All-Pro in 1985.