Jackie Sherrill selected for Bear Bryant lifetime achievement honor

A coach associated with three straight Texas A&M conference championships is receiving one of college football’s career honors.

The American Heart Association announced Oct. 20 that Jackie Sherrill will receive its 2027 Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award. The presentation is scheduled for Jan. 27 in Houston, with the ceremony airing on CBS Sports Network.

For College Station, Sherrill’s connection is specific: he arrived at A&M in 1982, led the Aggies to Southwest Conference titles from 1985 through 1987 and established the 12th Man Kickoff Team tradition.

The honor recognizes career achievements on and off the field. Its recipient is selected by the National Sports Media Association using criteria established by the Bryant family.

Sherrill also played for Bryant at Alabama from 1962 through 1965. His two national championships there came as a player, before a head-coaching career that included Washington State, Pittsburgh, A&M and Mississippi State.

Source: American Heart Association

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