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Here is a complete list of all Heisman trophy winners by year
Grace Waruguru
November 26, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Who are the Heisman trophy winners by year? The award is given to outstanding college football players annually. The first trophy was awarded in 1935, and numerous athletes from various institutions have received it. Discover all the trophy winners by year since its inception.
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Why is it called the Heisman Trophy? The Heisman Trophy recognizes players with outstanding ability, diligence, perseverance, and hard work. It was created by the Downtown Athletic Club to recognize players east of Mississippi. After the death of the club's athletic director, John W. Heisman, in 1936, the award was named in his honour and expanded to include athletes from a broader region.
Heisman trophy winners by year
The Heisman Trophy is the most coveted college football award. The winner is determined by a selected panel of sports journalists, former Heisman winners, and other sports experts.
How many Heisman Trophy winners are there each year?
The award is awarded to one player annually based on their exceptional performance in the different divisions.
Can you win the Heisman Trophy more than once?
Has anyone ever won the Heisman Trophy more than once? In 1974 and 1975, Archie Griffin won the trophy two years in a row. He is the only college athlete to achieve this feat.
List of Heisman Trophy winners by year
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Several professional footballers find their footing at the college level. In 2022, Caleb Williams of the University of Southern California took home the trophy. Here are all the other Heisman Trophy winners year by year since its inception:
Year | Name | School | Position |
1935 | Jay Berwanger | University of Chicago | Halfback |
1936 | Larry Kelley | Yale University | End |
1937 | Clint Frank | Yale University | Halfback |
1938 | Davey O'Brien | Texas Christian University | Quarterback |
1939 | Nile Kinnick | University of Iowa | Quarterback/Halfback |
1940 | Tom Harmon | University of Michigan | Halfback |
1941 | Bruce Smith | University of Minnesota | Halfback |
1942 | Frank Sinkwich | University of Georgia | Halfback |
1943 | Angelo Bertelli | University of Notre Dame | Quarterback |
1944 | Les Horvath | Ohio State University | Halfback/Quarterback |
1945 | Doc Blanchard | United States Military Academy | Fullback |
1946 | Glenn Davis | United States Military Academy | Halfback |
1947 | Johnny Lujack | University of Notre Dame | Quarterback |
1948 | Doak Walker | Southern Methodist University | Halfback |
1949 | Leon Hart | University of Notre Dame | End |
1950 | Vic Janowicz | Ohio State University | Halfback/Punter |
1951 | Richard Kazmaier | Princeton University | Halfback |
1952 | Billy Vessels | University of Oklahoma | Halfback |
1953 | Johnny Lattner | University of Notre Dame | Halfback |
1954 | Alan Ameche | University of Wisconsin | Fullback |
1955 | Howard Cassady | Ohio State University | Halfback |
1956 | Paul Hornung | University of Notre Dame | Quarterback |
1957 | John David Crow | Texas A & M University | Halfback |
1958 | Pete Dawkins | United States Military Academy | Halfback |
1959 | Billy Cannon | Louisiana State University | Halfback |
1960 | Joe Bellino | United States Naval Academy | Halfback |
1961 | Ernie Davis | Syracuse University | Halfback/Linebacker/Fullbacker |
1962 | Terry Baker | Oregon State University | Quarterback |
1963 | Roger Staubach | United States Naval Academy | Quarterback |
1964 | John Huarte | University of Notre Dame | Quarterback |
1965 | Mike Garrett | University of Southern California | Halfback |
1966 | Steve Spurrier | University of Florida | Quarterback |
1967 | Gary Beban | University of California, Los Angeles | Quarterback |
1968 | O. J. Simpson | University of Southern California | Halfback |
1969 | Steve Owens | University of Oklahoma | Fullback |
1970 | Jim Plunkett | Stanford University | Quarterback |
1971 | Pat Sullivan | Auburn University | Quarterback |
1972 | Johnny Rodgers | University of Nebraska | Wide receiver/Running back |
1973 | John Cappelletti | Pennsylvania State University | Running back |
1974 | Archie Griffin | Ohio State University | Running back |
1975 | Archie Griffin | Ohio State University | Running back |
1976 | Tony Dorsett | University of Pittsburgh | Running back |
1977 | Earl Campbell | University of Texas | Running back |
1978 | Billy Sims | University of Oklahoma | Running back |
1979 | Charles White | University of Southern California | Running back |
1980 | George Rogers | University of South Carolina | Running back |
1981 | Marcus Allen | University of Southern California | Running back |
1982 | Herschel Walker | University of Georgia | Running back |
1983 | Mike Rozier | University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Running back |
1984 | Doug Flutie | Boston College | Quarterback |
1985 | Bo Jackson | Auburn University | Running back |
1986 | Vinny Testaverde | Vinny Testaverde | Quarterback |
1987 | Tim Brown | University of Notre Dame | Wide receiver |
1988 | Barry Sanders | Oklahoma State University | Running back |
1989 | Andre Ware | University of Houston | Quarterback |
1990 | Ty Detmer | Brigham Young University | Quarterback |
1991 | Desmond Howard | University of Michigan | Wide receiver/Return specialist |
1992 | Gino Torretta | University of Miami | Quarterback |
1993 | Charlie Ward | Florida State University | Quarterback |
1994 | Rashaan Salaam | University of Colorado | Running back |
1995 | Eddie George | Ohio State University | Running back |
1996 | Danny Wuerffel | University of Florida | Quarterback |
1997 | Charles Woodson | University of Michigan | Cornerback |
1998 | Ricky Williams | University of Texas | Running back |
1999 | Ron Dayne | University of Wisconsin | Running back |
2000 | Chris Weinke | Florida State University | Quarterback |
2001 | Eric Crouch | University of Nebraska | Quarterback/Wide receiver |
2002 | Carson Palmer | University of Southern California | Quarterback |
2003 | Jason White | University of Oklahoma | Quarterback |
2004 | Matt Leinart | University of Southern California | Quarterback |
2005 | Reggie Bush | University of Southern California | Running back |
2006 | Troy Smith | Ohio State University | Quarterback |
2007 | Tim Tebow | University of Florida | Quarterback |
2008 | Sam Bradford | University of Oklahoma | Quarterback |
2009 | Mark Ingram II | University of Alabama | Running back |
2010 | Cam Newton | Auburn University | Quarterback |
2011 | Robert Griffin III | Bylor University | Quarterback |
2012 | Johnny Manziel | Texas A & M University | Quarterback |
2013 | Jameis Winston | Florida State University | Quarterback |
2014 | Marcus Mariota | University of Oregon | Quarterback |
2015 | Derrick Henry | University of Alabama | Running back |
2016 | Lamar Jackson | University of Louisville | Quarterback |
2017 | Baker Mayfield | University of Oklahoma | Quarterback |
2018 | Kyler Murray | University of Oklahoma | Quarterback |
2019 | Joe Burrow | Louisiana State University | Quarterback |
2020 | DeVonta Smith | University of Alabama | Wide receiver |
2021 | Bryce Young | University of Alabama | Quarterback |
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Frequently asked questions
Football fans have made numerous enquiries concerning their favourite athletes. Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Who are the most Heisman Trophy winners by college?
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As of November 2023, four institutions hold the record for the most Heisman Trophy winners by school (7). These are:
- Ohio State University
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Southern California
Who has the most Heisman Trophy winners by conference?
Football conferences take pride in attaining accolades and recognition for their players' hard work. Seven conferences have had players take home the trophy. However, the Big Ten has 18 trophies, the most in the NCAA.
Who is the youngest quarterback to win the Heisman trophy?
Louisville University's Lamar Jackson is the youngest quarterback to win a Heisman Trophy. He took home the award in 2016 and was 19 years, 11 months, and three days old.
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Has anyone won the Heisman Trophy more than once? Apart from Archie Griffins, who won the trophy for two consecutive years, no other college athlete has beaten the record of November 2023. The award constantly motivates athletes to give their best as they lay a foundation for their future careers in the sport.
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