Draddy attended
New Rochelle High School in New York state, where he played sports and was a teammate of
Bill Morton. While at
Manhattan College, Draddy played football, basketball, and golf.
Draddy Gymnasium on the college's campus is named in honor of his first wife and first son, who were both killed in an automobile accident in 1953. He ultimately became chairman of the company, and helped to popularize both the
Izod and
Lacoste brands. Draddy served the
National Football Foundation (NFF) and its
College Football Hall of Fame for 33 years, including 19 years as the chairman of its board of directors. The Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy, now known as the
William V. Campbell Trophy, is awarded annually by the NFF and is given to the American college football player with the best combination of academics, community service, and on-field performance. ==References==