Fred B. Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1948 Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
| Education | Wittenberg University (MA) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1974-2005 |
| Notable credit | Chicago Tribune |
| Children | 2 |
Frederick B. Mitchell, (born July 10, 1948), in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a former award-winning sportswriter and columnist (1974–2015) for the Chicago Tribune. He is the author of 12 books and also the namesake for the Fred Mitchell Award, which annually goes to the top placekicker among over 750 non-FBS colleges in America. The award, handed out through the National Football Foundation, is based on kicking performance and community service.
In 2023, Mitchell was inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame and Indiana Football Hall of Fame.