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Heisman Trophy Trivia Quiz

Who won in what year? What school did he play for? What was his name? An overview trivia quiz on the history of the Heisman Trophy.

A multiple-choice quiz by MisterE76. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MisterE76

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
56,988

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3052

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In 1976, this Pittsburgh running back took home the Heisman Trophy. Can you name him? Hint

Greg Meisner

Mark May

Tony Dorsett

Bill Fralic

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1974 and 1975, the same person won the Heisman Trophy back to back. Can you name him? Hint

Earl Campbell

Johnny Rodgers

John Cappelletti

Archie Griffin

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Florida quarterback took home the prize in 1966. What is his name? Hint

Jesse Palmer

Steve Spurrier

Eric Kresser

Brian Schottenheimer

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago won the first ever awarded Heisman Trophy. Can you tell me what year this halfback picked up the prize? Hint

1937

1934

1935

1936

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1951 Dick Kazmaier became the only player to win the Heisman for this Ivy League school. Which school did he play for? Hint

Dartmouth

Harvard

Princeton

Yale

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Question 6 of 10

6. Between 1935 and 2000, which team had more Heisman winners than any other? Hint

Michigan

Ohio State

Notre Dame

Southern California

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1963 Roger Staubach won while playing for this United States armed forces related team. Who was it? Hint

Army

Marines

Air Force

Navy

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1948, the late Doak Walker won the trophy while playing halfback for what team? Hint

United Methodist

Southern Methodist

Northern Methodist

Central Methodist

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bo Jackson won the prize while at Auburn. What year was he awarded the honor? Hint

1986

1987

1984

1985

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the trophy in 1994? Hint

Rashaan Salaam

Gino Toretta

Charlie Ward

Eddie George

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1976, this Pittsburgh running back took home the Heisman Trophy. Can you name him?

Answer: Tony Dorsett

The all-time great Tony Dorsett took home the prize the same year I was born.

2. In 1974 and 1975, the same person won the Heisman Trophy back to back. Can you name him?

Answer: Archie Griffin

Ohio State's own Archie Griffin took home the honor two years in a row, an amazing feat!

3. This Florida quarterback took home the prize in 1966. What is his name?

Answer: Steve Spurrier

The Gators coaching great did in fact win the Heisman while taking snaps at the University in 1966.

4. Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago won the first ever awarded Heisman Trophy. Can you tell me what year this halfback picked up the prize?

Answer: 1935

Despite his team's 4-4 record, Jay picked up the trophy in 1935.

5. In 1951 Dick Kazmaier became the only player to win the Heisman for this Ivy League school. Which school did he play for?

Answer: Princeton

'Kaz', an amazing athlete at halfback won the prize while at Princeton.

6. Between 1935 and 2000, which team had more Heisman winners than any other?

Answer: Notre Dame

Notre Dame led the way with 7, while Ohio State has 6. Southern Cal had claimed 2 while Michigan had claimed 3. Notre Dame's winners were Angelo Bertelli in 1943, John Lujack 1947, Leon Hart 1949, John Lattner 1953, Paul Hornung 1956, John Juarte 1964, and Tim Brown in 1987.

7. In 1963 Roger Staubach won while playing for this United States armed forces related team. Who was it?

Answer: Navy

Before going on to NFL greatness, Roger was an outstanding quarterback for Navy.

8. In 1948, the late Doak Walker won the trophy while playing halfback for what team?

Answer: Southern Methodist

9. Bo Jackson won the prize while at Auburn. What year was he awarded the honor?

Answer: 1985

10. Who won the trophy in 1994?

Answer: Rashaan Salaam

Rashaan helped take Colorado to an 11-1 record in 1994 at the running back position.

Source: Author MisterE76

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