Walter Camp, known as "The Father of American football", first chose an
All-America team in 1889. It is rumored that Camp selected the first several All-America teams by himself. The Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF) was formed in 1967 to continue Camp's legacy of selecting All-America teams and to perpetuate the ideals and work of Camp on and off the field. In 1998, the WCFF began naming an All-America second team. The "Walter Camp Weekend" is held each January in
New Haven, Connecticut, featuring a series of events designed to highlight current and former players and engage them with the local community. The weekend's signature event, the National Awards Dinner, recognizes the Walter Camp All-America team, as well as the
Player of the Year, the
Coach of the Year, and other honorees. ==Awards==