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Heisman Trophy [1] Trivia Quiz

The Heisman Trophy is probably the most prestigious award in collegiate football. Here are some questions about those awards.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rehaberpro. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Rehaberpro

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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319,605

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Heisman Trophy is named for John Heisman, an outstanding coach from the early days of American football. He coached at eight different schools during his career. At which of these colleges did he coach 16 seasons? Hint

Clemson

Rice

Georgia Tech

Auburn

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first winner of the Heisman was Jay Berwanger. He passed for 405 yards, ran for 577, and had 359 yards returning kicks. What college did Berwanger attend? Hint

University of Chicago

Louisiana State

Notre Dame

UCLA

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Question 3 of 10

3. Yvonne Molinaro was married to 1954 Heisman Trophy winner Alan Ameche. After his death, what was the name of Heisman Trophy winner who became her second husband? Hint

Glenn Davis

Pete Dawkins

Dick Kazmaier

Billy Cannon

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Question 4 of 10

4. What position is most often accorded the Heisman? Hint

Offensive Linemen

Receivers

Backfield

Defense

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first Heisman winner from a military service academy? Hint

Glenn Davis

Doc Blanchard

Roger Staubach

Joe Bellino

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ed Smith was a running back for New York University. What is his relationship to the Heisman Trophy? Hint

He won the Heisman in 1937

He was the model for the statuette

He made the cast from which the award is molded

He selected the first committee to vote on the award

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Question 7 of 10

7. What became of O.J. Simpson's Heisman Trophy? Hint

It is in Camden, Ohio, at the football Hall of Fame

He refused to sell it

It was sold as part his civil suit reparation

It has been donated to the USC Library

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Question 8 of 10

8. What do Larry Kelly, Leon Hart, Tim Brown, and Charles Woodson have in common? Hint

They all played for Notre Dame

They were non-backfield players who won the Heisman

In spite of winning the Heisman, all declined professional football

All had completed at least 30 touchdown passes in college

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first player to win the Heisman twice? Hint

Glenn Davis

O.J. Simpson

Johnny Lujack

Archie Griffin

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1996, Danny Wuerffel from Florida won the Heisman. What was unusual about his win? Hint

His coach was also a Heisman winner

He was the first winner from Florida

His coach was his father

He declined the award for personal reasons

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Georgia Tech

Heisman also coached five years at Auburn, four years at Rice and Clemson, three years at Penn, two years at Oberlin and Buchtel, and one year at Washington and Jefferson.

2. The first winner of the Heisman was Jay Berwanger. He passed for 405 yards, ran for 577, and had 359 yards returning kicks. What college did Berwanger attend?

Answer: University of Chicago

The University of Chicago no longer plays intercollegiate football, but at the time Berwanger played, it was a member of the Big Ten. Berwanger did not turn pro as he felt that the pay for the effort was too low.

3. Yvonne Molinaro was married to 1954 Heisman Trophy winner Alan Ameche. After his death, what was the name of Heisman Trophy winner who became her second husband?

Answer: Glenn Davis

Alan Ameche married his high school sweetheart and they were together until his death in 1988. Eight years later in 1996, she re-married to Glenn Davis and was with him until his death in 2005.

4. What position is most often accorded the Heisman?

Answer: Backfield

With few exceptions, the Heisman is won by either a quarterback or a running back.

5. Who was the first Heisman winner from a military service academy?

Answer: Doc Blanchard

Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis were in the same backfield at Army. Blanchard won the Heisman in 1945 and Davis in 1946. They were dubbed by the press as Mr. Inside (Blanchard) and Mr. Outside (Davis) based on their running styles.

6. Ed Smith was a running back for New York University. What is his relationship to the Heisman Trophy?

Answer: He was the model for the statuette

As a favor to a friend, Frank Eliscu, Smith posed while Eliscu, an artist, prepared to make a casting of a football player in action which was to become the Heisman Trophy. Smith did not give it much thought until he found out 48 years later that he was the image on the Heisman.

7. What became of O.J. Simpson's Heisman Trophy?

Answer: It was sold as part his civil suit reparation

When Simpson lost the civil trial for wrongful death, he was required to make reparations to the families of the victims. The trophy was sold. The 1941 winner Bruce Smith also sold his.

8. What do Larry Kelly, Leon Hart, Tim Brown, and Charles Woodson have in common?

Answer: They were non-backfield players who won the Heisman

Larry Kelly was a receiver for Yale in 1936, and Hart was a receiver for Notre Dame in 1949. Tim Brown was a receiver and punt returner for Notre Dame in 1987. Charles Woodson was a cornerback and kick returner for Michigan in 1997. All won the Heisman in their respective years breaking the stream of quarterbacks and runners.

9. Who was the first player to win the Heisman twice?

Answer: Archie Griffin

Griffin won the trophy in 1974 and 1975. During that time, he rushed for 100 yards or more in 31 consecutive games.

10. In 1996, Danny Wuerffel from Florida won the Heisman. What was unusual about his win?

Answer: His coach was also a Heisman winner

His coach was Steve Spurrier who was the Heisman winner in 1966. His father did not coach him at Florida, but his high school coach was brought in as an assistant.

Source: Author Rehaberpro

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