The NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award is difficult to get, but those who win it bask in the prestige that comes with such large-scale individual recognition. Every NFL MVP earns a place in NFL history, and the period that precedes the ceremony is filled with heated discussions, bets, and chaotic predictions.
Who was the NFL MVP through the years? How did they win this title, and was it the expected or a completely unpredictable result? Let’s explore each event and the context around them.
History of the NFL MVP Award
The first-ever NFL MVP award was presented to Jim Brown, a running back for the Cleveland Browns, in 1957.