who was the first black football player to win the heisman trophy
Ernie Davis Ernest Davis (December 14, 1939 â€“ May 18, 1963) was an American football player, a halfback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1961 and was its first African-American winner.[1][2][3]
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Heisman Trophy The Heisman Memorial Trophy (usually known colloquially as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman), is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football in the United States whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work. It is presented by the Heisman Trophy Trust in early December before the postseason bowl games.
John Heisman Heisman won 77% of his football games and put together 16 consecutive non-losing seasons, including three undefeated campaigns and a 32-game undefeated streak.[n 5] Georgia Tech is where Heisman first utilized the jump shift.[57][58]