Steve Largent, the 1989 recipient of the Bart Starr Award, was a record setting pass receiver with the Seattle Seahawks for 14 years. He set six different career records including thenNFL record in passes caught (819) and TD passes caught (100). Largent participated in seven Pro Bowls. In 1988 Steve Largent was named NFL Man of the Year and in 1995 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Largent served over seven years as a Member of the United States Congress, representing the First Congressional District of Oklahoma.  He currently runs a telecommunications company in Washington D.C.

Anthony Munoz, the 1990 recipient of the Bart Starr Award, has received virtually every possible honor in the NFL. He was elected to 11 consecutive Pro Bowls and was named All-Pro 11 straight times from 1981-1991. Munoz played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1980-1992 and started 164 of 168 games. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1998.

After retirement, Munoz broadcast NFL games on TV and radio, coached high school football, spoke at hundreds of schools, churches and businesses and volunteered for community work. But his number one passion and priority is his family - his wife, DeDe and children, Michael and Michelle. Munoz recently started the Anthony Munoz Foundation to benefit youth in the Cincinnati area.

Mike Singletary, the 1991 recipient of the Bart Starr Award, was a second round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in the 1981 NFL draft. In his first season, Singletary earned NFL defensive rookie of the year honors. As a middle linebacker, Singletary played in Super Bowl XX and his 10 Pro Bowl selections are a Chicago record and his career 172 starts are second only to the late Walter Payton. He led the NFL as Defensive Player of the Year three times and was the Bears’ team captain for 10 years. He was inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame in 1995.

Since his retirement in 1993, this superstar athlete has turned his trademark intensity on the world of business, helping organizations increase their competitive edge and make the winning play. He speaks about teamwork, about developing a winning attitude and about the responsibilities of leadership.. His book, Daddy’s Home at Last: What It Takes to Put Families First, speaks directly to parents about how important they are to their children and how they can successfully juggle family and career.

Reggie White, the 1992 recipient of the Bart Starr Award, holds the NFL all-time record for sacks (198), has earned a berth on ten Pro Bowl teams, and was named to the NFL's All 75 Year team. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2006. He was All-America in 1983 at Tennessee, 7-time All-NFL (1986-92) with Philadelphia, signed as a free agent with Green Bay in 1993 and played a key role in the Packers 1997 Super Bowl victory. White retired in 1999 but returned with the Carolina Panthers in 2000.

Known as the “Minister of Defense”, Reggie published his autobiography "In the Trenches".  Reggie passed away on December 26, 2005.

Gill Byrd, the recipient of the Bart Starr Award, was a first round draft selection with the San Diego Chargers in 1983. He was a 10-year starter at cornerback and free-safety. Byrd was elected to 4 Pro Bowls and he led the NFL in interceptions from 1987 to 1992. As the all-time Charger leader in interceptions (42) and interception return yardage (546), Byrd was inducted into the Charger Hall of Fame in 1998 and names to the Charger All-Time Team in 2000.

Since his retirement in 1994, Gill has worked in broadcasting with NBC and served as the Executive Director of Player Development for the Green Bay Packers. He founded a non-profit organization that uses professional athletes who are dedicated to providing leadership and mentoring to young people through taped NFL Team Chapel Services, Radio-TV programming and a unique Two-Part School Curriculum (The First Quarter). Currently he is a Managing Member of 1st Quarter Curriculum, an educational ministry, and Heart of a Lion, a media ministry.

Warren Moon, the 1994 recipient of the Bart Starr Award, is considered one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL. Moon has thrown for more total yards (54,913 in 16 years) than any other player in professional football history. He was picked for 9 Pro Bowls including a QB-record of 8 straight in 1988-95

Moon has done extensive community work through his Crescent Moon Foundation based in Houston, Texas. His efforts have benefited the United Negro College Fund, Sickle Cell Foundation, Special Olympics, March of Dimes and the Ronald McDonald House.

Cris Carter, the 1995 recipient of the Bart Starr Award, is referred to many as “Mr. Clutch”, given his ability to make key receptions. In 1999, he became only the second player to catch 1,000 passes putting him into the history books alongside Jerry Rice. Carter ranks second on the NFL’s all-time list for total receptions (1,093) and receiving touchdowns (129). He was selected as the 1999 NFL Man of the Year.

Cris established the Carter-White Charitable Foundation for underprivileged children and created the Viking Super Challenge to help kids stay in school and away from drugs.

Jackie Slater, the 1996 recipient of the Bart Starr Award, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 1976 NFL Draft. Slater is tied for third all time for the most seasons played in the history of the league. His 259 regular-season games played are also the most ever by an offensive lineman, and his 20 seasons with one team is an NFL record. A veteran of 18 playoff games, including Super Bowl XIV, Slater was a model of consistent superlative play and was widely regarded as one of the game's premier linemen. In 2001, Jackie Slater was inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame.

Jackie’s community service includes assisting the United Negro College Fund to help Africa-Americans and other minority students receive a higher education

Darrell Green, the 1997 recipient of the Bart Starr Award, played 20 seasons (1983-2002) for the Washington Redskins, setting a record for the most seasons as a Redskins player. He has 50 career interceptions and owns the NFL record with one interception in 17 straight seasons. Darrell is the oldest CB every to play in the NFL. He has played in 7 Pro Bowls and four Super Bowls. He was named NFL Man of the Year in 1997.

In the Washington D.C. community, he established the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation to give disadvantaged youth the technical, educational, and moral tools to become tomorrow’s leaders. Through two learning centers, Green provides classroom programs as well as food, clothing and finances to more than 70 local youth and their families.

Irving Fryar, the 1998 co-recipient of the Bart Starr Award, ended his 17-year career as the fifth-leading receiver in NFL history in 2000 with 851 catches, trailing only Jerry Rice, Andre Reed, Art Monk and Cris Carter. An All-America at Nebraska, Fryar was selected first overall by New England in the 1984 NFL Draft and went on to play in one Super Bowl and five Pro Bowls. In addition to the Patriots, Fryar played for the Dolphins, Eagles and Redskins.

Irving Fryar serves as a football analyst for CNN/Sports Illustrated, appearing on CNN's weekly studio show, NFL PREVIEW and ALL OUT BLITZ. On NFL PREVIEW, he teams up with host Bob Lorenz, former NFL player Trev Alberts and Sports Illustrated's insider Peter King on Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET) on CNN. Fryar joined the network in June 2001.

Brent Jones, the 1998 co-recipient of the Bart Starr Award, has been one of the most consistent and productive tight ends in NFL history. With 417 catches, Jones ranks mong the all-time leaders at his position. From Montana to Young, 49ers quarterbacks found Jones “Mr. Reliable” of their offense, and a key part of three Super Bowl champions. A four-time Pro Bowler, and two-time all-pro, Jones announced his retirement following the 1997 season.

Jones has consistently given back to his community. He has been involved with City Team Ministries of San Jose, Young Life, Athletes in Action and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the Bay Area.  Brent has a company called Northgate Capital and resides in the Bay Area with his wife, Dana and two daughters.

Aeneas Williams is regarded as one of the best cornerbacks in NFL history. This future NFL Hall of Famer has an impeccable work ethic and an approach to game is second to none. Williams was named to NFL Team of the 1990s at cornerback along with Deion Sanders, Darrell Green, and Rod Woodson and he is a seven-time Pro Bowler (1994-99, 2001). He has played in 176 consecutive games, including 173 consecutive starts…has eight career interception returns for touchdowns, two shy of the NFL record…ranks fourth on the NFL’s active list of interceptions with 50…set NFL postseason record by becoming first player in league history to return two interceptions for touchdowns in the one game vs. Green Bay 1/20.

Williams is a licensed minister who devotes his time, energy and resources to the Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army, Black Family & Child Services, United Negro College Fund and Azusa World Ministries.

Bruce Matthews owns the NFL’s longest active streak of 184 consecutive games played dating back to November 8, 1987. He has never missed a game due to injury and is highly regarded throughout the NFL for his work ethic, leadership and consistency. Originally drafted in the first round in 1983, Matthews has been selected to the Pro Bowl in a club-record 11 consecutive seasons at two different positions (7 guard, 4 center). He played a key role in the Tennessee Titans run for the Super Bowl and played in Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30, 2000.

Matthews also commits his time and effort to charitable work including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Athletes in Action and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Darren Woodson has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier strong safeties during 11 years in the NFL. His consistency, athleticism, aggressiveness and ability to perform in the big game have put him in the elite level of performers in the NFL. Woodson has been selected to 5 Pro Bowls, been named first team All-Pro four times and played in three Super Bowls.

Community service is an integral part of Woodson’s life. His involvement includes the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, Salvation Army, and the Dallas Cowboys/Darren Woodson “Prepare to Pass Challenge” to encourage high school students to prepare for and pass all sections of the mandatory Texas Assessment of Academic Skills test.

Trent Dilfer was the Super Bowl winning Quarterback with the Baltimore Ravens in 2000.  He is a veteran quarterback with 83 NFL starts. Dilfer signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an unrestricted free agent on August 3, 2001. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers originally drafted him in 1994 following his junior college season with the sixth overall selection. Dilfer spent six seasons in Tampa, five as their full-time starter, and finished his career there as the Bucs’ second-leading passer of all-time. He threw for 12,969 yards, while completing 1,117 of 2,038 passes with 70 touchdowns and 80 interceptions. Dilfer became the first Bucs’ quarterback to make the Pro Bowl following the 1997 season after completing 217 of 386 passes for 2,555 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions for an 82.8 passer rating.

Dilfer takes a hands on approach in helping various programs and organizations to better the lives of community children, as well as adults. He has been actively involved with Athletes in Action in Tampa, Baltimore and on a national basis.  Dilfer was a driving force in the completion of the Athletes in Action NFL video, Spirit of the Game and was responsible for the distribution of the film to 7,000 FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) huddles. Dilfer participated in the NFL/Infogames Backyard Football Contest and the Childhaven Golf Tournament, which benefits abused or neglected children.  Dilfer has also been a spokesman for the Seahawks educating fans on the disease of prostate cancer among men.  A spiritual person and a strong believer in family values, he filmed a public service announcement for All Pro Dads.

Trent and his wife Cass live in the Seattle area with their three children.

Derrick Brooks has long been recognized as the NFL’s best linebacker and he elevated his status as the league’s most accomplished defender after being honored as the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2002. Brooks served as Team Captain of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was instrumental in leading the Bucs to their first Super Bowl Championship in 27 seasons. He has played at a level unmatched among NFL linebackers and has been named to six consecutive Pro Bowls (1997-2002). Brooks ranks as the most prolific tackler in franchise history with 1,277 stops and is the only linebacker in NFL history to have three interception returns for a touchdown in s a season (2002). In 2000, Brooks was named co-recipient of the Walter Payton/NFL Man of the Year along with Jim Flanigan of the Chicago Bears.

Brooks’ foundation, The Derrick Brooks Charities focuses its charitable endeavors on children partnering with March of Dimes, D.A.R.E., and the Belmont Heights and Ybor City Boys and Girls Clubs. In 2002, for the sixth consecutive year, he hosted “Brooks Bunch”, a group of 20 kids from Belmont Heights and Ybor City Boys and Girls Club whom he invites to every Buccaneers home game. Brooks also takes the “Brooks Bunch” participants on field trips to such places as Washington DC, Africa and the Western United States. Governor Jeb Bush of Florida appointed Brooks to the Florida State University Board of Trustees in 2003. He was named to the recently formed NFLPA Diversity Committee to work on the issue of diversity in the NFL.

Derrick Brooks and his wife, Carol, live in Tampa with their three children: Brianna Monai, Derrick Brooks, Jr. and Darius Dewan.

Troy Vincent has played in the NFL for over 13 years with the Miami Dolphins, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills.  He was named to five consecutive Pro Bowls (1999-2003) and ranks 6th in interceptions among active NFL players.  In 2002, Troy Vincent earned the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

Troy’s foundation, Love Thy Neighbor, strives to build thriving neighborhoods by creating opportunities for positive social and economic change.  In 2003 Vincent received the Byron Whizzer White Award.  He is also involved with the Christian Business Network, Philadelphia Business Leadership Series, Professional Business Financial Network, Boys and Girls Club of Trenton, American Cancer Society, Leukemia Foundation and NFL Women in Distress.

Troy resides in Yardley, PA with his wife Tommi and their three children.

Curtis Martin of the New York Jets was the recipient of the 2006 Bart Starr Award.  The Jets’ 1999 MVP and 5-time Pro Bowler, Martin has established himself as one of the elite running backs in the NFL.  After playing for the New England Patriots for 5 years, he joined the New York Jets in 1998.  In 2004 he won the NFL rushing title and the NFL all-time rushing list with 13,366 years.  He was the recipient of the Dennis Byrd Award in 2001 and 2002, given to the most inspirational player, as voted by his teammates and he won the AIA Call to Courage Award in 2004.

Martin started the Job Foundation, an organization he completely funds to help those who are less fortunate.  He also started support groups in New York and Los Angeles for high profile people who do not have the opportunity to make friends or go to church and talk about their emotions because of their celebrity.  Martin has helped thousands of people around the world from single mothers to those addicted to drugs.

John Lynch of the Denver Broncos is the winner of the 2007 Bart Starr Award. A 14th-year safety, Lynch is one of the most decorated active NFL players with seven Pro Bowl selections. Before joining the Broncos as a free agent in 2004, he spent the first 11 years of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lynch served as a key leader of the 2002 Buccaneers, helping the team to a victory in Super Bowl XXXVII against the Raiders in a game played in his hometown of San Diego. He posted at least one interception in each of the last 11 seasons (1995-2005), a streak that is the longest among NFL safeties and second longest among all players.

John and Linda Lynch formed the John Lynch Foundation in August 2000 to provide encouragement and positive alternatives for young people. In a time when violence and irresponsibility seem to be glorified, the Lynches are determined to reach students and instill in them the drive to become effective community leaders by encouraging dreams, providing programs that assist and motivate and recognizing achievement and excellence. Programs include John Lynch Salutes the Stars, John Lynch Star of the Month, Lynch’s Leaders, Legacy Scholarships and Christmas Party.

John and his wife Linda live in Denver with their three children and are expecting a fourth child in March.