Denver Broncos Head Athletic Trainer Steve “Greek” Antonopulos has been honored as the 2011 Fain-Cain Memorial Award recipient.. The award is given annually to a NFL trainer who best exemplifies a long-term commitment to the NFL, as well as exemplary performance.

“‘Greek’ is nothing short of a consummate professional,” said Dr. Ted Schlegel, the Broncos’ head team physician who nominated and presented Antonopulos with the award during the annual NFL Physicians Society Scientific Meeting in Indianapolis last Friday. “He has the respect of the players that he has cared for over the years, and that is the reason many of them will call to ask his advice even after they have left the organization.

“I have always respected the fact that Steve is the kind of person that will look you in the eye and tell you what he is thinking and commit to his word. He embodies the principals of the Fain-Cain Award, and he continues to impact all of those who have been around him.”