2026 Equipment Managers Awards of Excellence recipients (from L-R): Red Batty, Nancy Noel representing her father Jack Noel & Mike Davidson. Credit: Shawn Wood
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the three recipients of its 2026 Awards of Excellence in the Equipment Managers category: Red Batty, Mike Davidson and Jack Noel. Together, they represent more than a century of service to the NFL and their respective organizations, with careers that span multiple generations of players, coaches and equipment professionals. Their contributions go well beyond outfitting players, reflecting the leadership, innovation and commitment to the profession that often happens behind the scenes. Read the full Hall of Fame article to learn more about this year’s honorees and their remarkable careers here.