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The highly anticipated announcement of the 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists is just around the corner, with the Heisman ceremony set to take place in less than five days. This event will shine a spotlight on the top college football players who have consistently delivered exceptional performances on the field throughout the regular season.
The Heisman Trophy Trust oversees the distribution of 928 ballots each year to designated representatives, which include media personnel, former winners, and one collective fan vote conducted by ESPN through the Nissan Heisman House. These representatives cast their votes using a three-point system, ranking their top three players based on the most outstanding seasons in college football.
The Heisman Trophy, a prestigious award that has been a cornerstone of college football since 1935, is a symbol of excellence and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the best college football player at the end of each season.
Now, let’s take a look at the illustrious list of past Heisman Trophy winners, a testament to the rich history and tradition of college football excellence.
1935: RB Jay Berwanger (Chicago)
1936: TE Larry Kelley (Yale)
1937: HB Clinton Frank (Yale)
1938: QB Davey O’Brien (TCU)
1939: RB Nile Kinnick (Iowa)
1940: RB Tom Harmon (Michigan)
1941: RB Bruce Smith (Minnesota)
1942: RB Frank Sinkwich (Georgia)
1943: QB Angelo Bertelli (Notre Dame)
1944: HB Les Horvath (Ohio State)
1945: FB Doc Blanchard (Army)
1946: RB Glenn Davis (Army)
1947: QB John Lujack (Notre Dame)
1948: RB Doak Walker (SMU)
1949: TE Leon Hart (Notre Dame)
1950: RB Vic Janowicz (Ohio State)
1951: RB Dick Kazmaier (Princeton
1952: RB Billy Vessels (Oklahoma)
1953: RB John Lattner (Notre Dame)
1954: FB Alan Ameche (Wisconsin)
1955: RB Howard Cassady (Ohio State)
1956: QB Paul Hornung (Notre Dame)
1957: RB John David Crow (Texas…
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Author : USA TODAY Sports
Publish date : 2024-12-09 11:09:00
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