Florida awards Dawson Governor’s Medal of Freedom

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded Baseball Hall of Famer Andre “The Hawk” Dawson the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, recognizing his distinguished MLB career, contributions to Florida A&M University and impact on the state. A Miami native, Dawson walked on to FAMU’s baseball team before the Montreal Expos drafted him in 1975. In a 21-year major league career, he earned eight All-Star selections, eight Gold Gloves and four Silver Slugger Awards, and was named National League MVP in 1987.