The 77th annual awards ceremony was Wednesday night.
The nominees for the Dapper Dan Sportsman of the year were Pitt defensive lineman Aaron Donald, Andrew McCutchen, Evgeni Malkin, Heath Miller, Ben Roethlisberger and Penn State caoch Bill O'Brien
Cutch won this years Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year.
Cutch said - "It's an honor to be named the Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year, So many incredible athletes have won this award, to be mentioned alongside these greats is humbling for me, and I am truly thankful of the support that I have received so far in my career in Pittsburgh."
Geno tweeted his congrats
Congrats @thecutch22 sportsman of year #dapperdan. When you come to pens game?
— Евгений Малкин (@malkin71_) February 6, 2013
Cutch with Clint Hurdle
Clint Hurdle & @thecutch22 at tonights Dapper Dan dinner where Cutch will be honored as Sportsman of the Year. #BUCN twitter.com/Pirates/status…
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) February 6, 2013
This years Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Hines Ward and presented by Bill Cowher
Hey #SteelersNation recognize these guys? @mvp86hinesward & @cowhercbs reunited tonight at #DapperDan twitter.com/steelers/statu…
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 7, 2013
All of the local coaching superheros were in attendance
Manager Clint Hurdle w/ coaches Mike Tomlin, Jamie Dixon & Dan Bylsma at Dapper Dan @penguins @steelers @pittborghetti twitter.com/Pirates/status…
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) February 7, 2013
Ahhhh Coaches, Cutch, Hines and Cowher YINZSPLOSION
