Inspired by John Madden, CBS initiated the Turkey Leg Award in 1989 for the best player in the Thanksgiving prime-time game, which transitioned to Fox in 1994 and became the Galloping Gobbler Award in 2002. Over the years, the award has undergone several name changes, including the Game Ball and Fox WWE Championship Belt, totaling 51 recipients to date.
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