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Who won the Heisman Trophy the year you were born?
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Who won the Heisman Trophy the year you were born?

The Heisman Trophy has been awarded for more than eight decades, and believe it or not, there still has only been one two-time winner: Archie Griffin from Ohio State. Quarterback and running back are the two positions most likely to take home the award, but that doesn't mean spectacular players at other spots are exempt.

With the latest Heisman Trophy winner set to be announced this weekend, who won the Heisman Trophy the year you were born? We have you covered.

 
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Who won the Heisman Trophy the year you were born?

Who won the Heisman Trophy the year you were born?
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The Heisman Trophy has been awarded for more than eight decades, and believe it or not, there still has been only one two-time winner: Archie Griffin from Ohio State. Quarterback and running back are the two positions most likely to take home the award, but that doesn't mean spectacular players at other spots are exempt.

Who won the Heisman Trophy the year you were born? We have you covered.

 
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2018: Kyler Murray, Oklahoma

2018: Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
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Murray made it back-to-back Heisman Trophies for Sooners quarterbacks. The versatile signal-caller led Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff, throwing for 4,361 yards and 42 touchdowns and rushing for 1,001 yards and 12 scores. Also, like Baker Mayfield before him, Murray was the first player selected in the following NFL draft.

 
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2017: Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma

2017: Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma
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He may have been controversial during his senior season with off-field issues and on-field gestures, but Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield was the runaway Heisman winner in 2017 for good reason. He led the Sooners to a 12-1 record, Big 12 title and a spot in the College Football Playoff by throwing for 4,340 yards, 41 touchdowns and just five interceptions. 

 
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2016: Lamar Jackson, Louisville

2016: Lamar Jackson, Louisville
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As a sophomore, Lamar Jackson tantalized the nation with his highlight-reel plays game in and game out. Jackson was an all-around yardage and touchdown machine, throwing for more than 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns while also rushing for nearly 1,600 yards with 21 more TDs on the ground.

 
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2015: Derrick Henry, Alabama

2015: Derrick Henry, Alabama
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Henry became the second Crimson Tide running back in seven years to win the Heisman after rushing for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns. He beat out Stanford's Christian McCaffrey and Clemson's Deshaun Watson.

 
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2014: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

2014: Marcus Mariota, Oregon
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Mariota led the Ducks to the inaugural College Football Playoff and easily beat out Melvin Gordon and Amari Cooper for the Heisman Trophy. He threw for 4,454 yards with 42/4 TD/INT ratio. He also added 770 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.

 
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2013: Jameis Winston, Florida State

2013: Jameis Winston, Florida State
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Winston remarkably won the Heisman in his freshman season at Florida State, passing for 4,057 yards and 40 touchdowns. He led a talented Seminoles team to the national championship.

 
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2012: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

2012: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
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Johnny Football edged out Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o, throwing for 3,706 yard and 26 touchdowns while rushing for 1,410 yards and 21 touchdowns in his freshman season.

 
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2011: Robert Griffin III, Baylor

2011: Robert Griffin III, Baylor
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RG3 capped off a special college career with the Heisman win over Andrew Luck and Trent Richardson. He had 4,293 passing yards and 37 touchdowns, along with 699 rushing yards and 10 scores.

 
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2010: Cam Newton, Auburn

2010: Cam Newton, Auburn
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Auburn came out of nowhere to win the BCS national championship, led by Newton's heroics. He easily won the Heisman Trophy over Andrew Luck after passing for 2,854 yards and 30 touchdowns, adding 1,473 rushing yards and 21 scores on the ground.

 
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2009: Mark Ingram, Alabama

2009: Mark Ingram, Alabama
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Ingram beat out Stanford running back Toby Gerhart by only 28 points to win the Heisman Trophy. He had 1,658 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns for the Crimson Tide.

 
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2008: Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

2008: Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
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Bradford edged Colt McCoy and defending Heisman winner Tim Tebow in a close vote after throwing for 4,720 yards and 50/8 TD/INT in his sophomore season.

 
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2007: Tim Tebow, Florida

2007: Tim Tebow, Florida
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Tebow beat Arkansas running back Darren McFadden by 254 points to win the Heisman Trophy in his sophomore season. He had 3,286 yards passing and 32 touchdowns as well as 895 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns.

 
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2006: Troy Smith, Ohio State

2006: Troy Smith, Ohio State
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Smith dominated the Heisman voting after his great 2006 season. The OSU quarterback threw for 2,542 yards and 30 touchdowns in his senior season.

 
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2005: Reggie Bush, USC

2005: Reggie Bush, USC
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Bush made it back-to-back Heisman Trophies for USC and three wins in four years. He had 1,740 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 8.7 yards per carry. He added 478 yards receiving. However, Bush's Heisman was vacated after it was found he received unfair benefits while USC.

 
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2004: Matt Leinart, USC

2004: Matt Leinart, USC
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Leinart won the Heisman Trophy over Oklahoma freshman running back Adrian Peterson, throwing for 3,322 yards and 33 touchdowns.

 
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2003: Jason White, Oklahoma

2003: Jason White, Oklahoma
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White had a huge season for the Sooners and edged Larry Fitzgerald in the Heisman vote. He had 3,846 yards passing and 40 touchdowns.

 
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2002: Carson Palmer, USC

2002: Carson Palmer, USC
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Palmer came just short of 4,000 yards passing and also threw 33 touchdowns in his senior season, beating out Iowa quarterback Brad Banks for the Heisman Trophy.

 
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2001: Eric Crouch, Nebraska

2001: Eric Crouch, Nebraska
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A dual-threat quarterback, Crouch had 1,510 yards passing and seven touchdowns through the air, adding 1,115 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground. He barely beat out Florida quarterback Rex Grossman.

 
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2000: Chris Weinke, Florida State

2000: Chris Weinke, Florida State
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Weinke edged Oklahoma quarterback Josh Heupel after throwing for 4,167 yards and 33 touchdowns. He won at age 28, making him the oldest player to win the Heisman.

 
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1999: Ron Dayne, Wisconsin

1999: Ron Dayne, Wisconsin
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Dayne had a spectacular season, rushing for 2,034 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground. He easily won the award over Joe Hamilton and Michael Vick.

 
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1998: Ricky Williams, Texas

1998: Ricky Williams, Texas
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Williams won the Heisman Award in a landslide after his senior season, rushing for 2,124 yards and 27 touchdowns.

 
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1997: Charles Woodson, Michigan

1997: Charles Woodson, Michigan
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Woodson became the first and only primary defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy with seven picks for the Wolverines, though he also played occasionally at wide receiver. He beat out Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning.

 
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1996: Danny Wuerffel, Florida

1996: Danny Wuerffel, Florida
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Wuerffel edged Iowa State quarterback Troy Davis in his senior season, throwing for 3,625 yards and 39 touchdowns.

 
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1995: Eddie George, Ohio State

1995: Eddie George, Ohio State
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Senior running back Eddie George beat out Nebraska quarterback Tommy Frazier with 1,927 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns.

 
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1994: Rashaan Salaam, Colorado

1994: Rashaan Salaam, Colorado
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Salaam easily beat out fellow junior running back Ki-Jana Carter, rushing for 2,055 yards and 24 touchdowns.

 
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1993: Charlie Ward, Florida State

1993: Charlie Ward, Florida State
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Ward's pro sports career was in the NBA, but he also won the Heisman as Florida State's quarterback. He threw for 3,032 yards and 27 touchdowns, adding 339 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground. He won almost unanimously, receiving 740 first-place votes. Second-place finisher Heath Shuler had only 10 first-place votes.

 
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1992: Gino Torretta, Miami (FL)

1992: Gino Torretta, Miami (FL)
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Torretta won the Heisman easily in 1992, throwing for 3,060 yards and 19 touchdowns in his senior season.

 
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1991: Desmond Howard, Michigan

1991: Desmond Howard, Michigan
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Howard's Heisman pose is often remembered. During his junior season, he easily won the award with 62 receptions for 985 yards and 19 receiving touchdowns. He added two touchdowns as a returner.

 
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1990: Ty Detmer, BYU

1990: Ty Detmer, BYU
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Detmer had an incredible season at BYU, throwing for 5,188 yards and 41 touchdowns. He finished well ahead of Notre Dame wideout Raghib Ismail.

 
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1989: Andre Ware, Houston

1989: Andre Ware, Houston
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Ware finished 70 points ahead of Indiana running back Anthony Thompson. The Houston quarterback threw for 4,699 yards and 46 touchdowns.

 
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1988: Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State

1988: Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State
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Sanders won the Heisman Trophy easily in his junior season, beating out Rodney Peete and Troy Aikman. He had 2,628 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns.

 
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1987: Tim Brown, Notre Dame

1987: Tim Brown, Notre Dame
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Brown had pedestrian numbers by today's standards, with 39 receptions for 846 yards and three touchdowns, but he also contributed 34 rushes and was Notre Dame's kick returner. He won the Heisman Trophy easily over Syracuse quarterback Don McPherson.

 
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1986: Vinny Testaverde, Miami (FL)

1986: Vinny Testaverde, Miami (FL)
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Testaverde dominated the Hesiman voting in his senior season at Miami, throwing for 2,557 yards and 26 touchdowns.

 
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1985: Bo Jackson, Auburn

1985: Bo Jackson, Auburn
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Arguably the greatest athlete ever, Jackson beat out Iowa quarterback Chuck Long by only 45 points to win the Heisman. He had 1,786 rushing yards and 17 scores on the ground.

 
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1984: Doug Flutie, Boston College

1984: Doug Flutie, Boston College
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The heroic Flutie easily won the Heisman in his senior season, throwing for 3,634 yards and 30 touchdowns.

 
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1983: Mike Rozier, Nebraska

1983: Mike Rozier, Nebraska
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Rozier beat out BYU quarterback Steve Young after his huge senior season, rushing for 2,148 yards and 29 touchdowns.

 
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1982: Herschel Walker, Georgia

1982: Herschel Walker, Georgia
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Walker easily won the Heisman with 525 first-place votes in his junior season. He rushed for 1,752 yards and 16 touchdowns.

 
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1981: Marcus Allen, USC

1981: Marcus Allen, USC
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Allen was the second Trojan to win in three years, rushing for 2,427 yards and 22 touchdowns. He edged Herschel Walker, who won the award one year later.

 
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1980: George Rogers, South Carolina

1980: George Rogers, South Carolina
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Rogers beat out Pitt defensive lineman Hugh Green, after rushing for 1,781 yards and 14 touchdowns.

 
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1979: Charles White, USC

1979: Charles White, USC
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White won the Heisman easily in his senior season, with 2,050 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns.

 
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1978: Billy Sims, Oklahoma

1978: Billy Sims, Oklahoma
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Sims had a spectacular year for Oklahoma in his junior season, rushing for 1,762 yards and 20 touchdowns. He averaged 7.6 yards per carry.

 
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1977: Earl Campbell, Texas

1977: Earl Campbell, Texas
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Campbell rushed to the Heisman in his senior season at Texas, with 1,744 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground.

 
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1976: Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh

1976: Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh
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Dorsett easily won the Heisman with 701 first-place votes. He had 2,150 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns.

 
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1975: Archie Griffin, Ohio State

1975: Archie Griffin, Ohio State
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Griffin capped off his college career with his second straight Heisman Trophy, rushing for 1,450 yards and four touchdowns.

 
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1974: Archie Griffin, Ohio State

1974: Archie Griffin, Ohio State
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Griffin easily won his first Heisman Trophy after rushing for 1,695 yards and 12 touchdowns.

 
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1973: John Cappelletti, Penn State

1973: John Cappelletti, Penn State
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Cappelletti led the Nittany Lions in his senior season, rushing for 1,522 yards and 17 touchdowns.

 
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1972: Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska

1972: Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska
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The multidimensional Rodgers finished the 1972 season with 1,361 yards from scrimmage and 19 touchdowns. He had 58 catches for 1,013 yards and 348 rushing yards.

 
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1971: Pat Sullivan, Auburn

1971: Pat Sullivan, Auburn
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Sullivan had a great senior season for Auburn, throwing for 2,262 yards and 21 touchdowns. 

 
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1970: Jim Plunkett, Stanford

1970: Jim Plunkett, Stanford
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Plunkett easily beat out Joe Theismann in the Heisman voting. The senior quarterback threw for 2,980 yards and 19 touchdowns.

 
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1969: Steve Owens, Oklahoma

1969: Steve Owens, Oklahoma
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Owens beat out Purdue quarterback Mike Phipps by 154 points after rushing for 1,523 yards and 23 touchdowns.

 
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1968: O.J. Simpson, USC

1968: O.J. Simpson, USC
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Simpson easily won the Heisman Trophy in 1968, rushing for 1,880 yards and 23 touchdowns.

 
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1967: Gary Beban, UCLA

1967: Gary Beban, UCLA
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Beban beat out USC running back O.J. Simpson by 246 points, throwing for 1,359 yards and eight touchdowns.

 
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1966: Steve Spurrier, Florida

1966: Steve Spurrier, Florida
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The future head coach of Florida won the Heisman with the school in 1966, throwing for 2,012 yards and 16 touchdowns.

 
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1965: Mike Garrett, USC

1965: Mike Garrett, USC
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Senior USC running back Mike Garrett had 1,440 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns to win the Heisman.

 
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1964: John Huarte, Notre Dame

1964: John Huarte, Notre Dame
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Huarte beat out Tulsa quarterback Jerry Rhome for the Heisman. He threw for 2,062 yards and 16 touchdowns, while Rhome had 2,870 passing yards and 32 touchdowns.

 
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1963: Roger Staubach, Navy

1963: Roger Staubach, Navy
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Junior quarterback Roger Staubach had a strong season, throwing for 1,702 yards and seven touchdowns. He added 371 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.

 
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1962: Terry Baker, Oregon State

1962: Terry Baker, Oregon State
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Baker beat out LSU running back Jerry Stovall by 89 points, throwing for 1,738 yards and 15 touchdowns.

 
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1961: Ernie Davis, Syracuse

1961: Ernie Davis, Syracuse
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Senior running back Ernie Davis rushing for 823 yards and 12 touchdowns, beating Ohio State running back Bob Ferguson by 53 points in the voting.

 
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1960: Joe Bellino, Navy

1960: Joe Bellino, Navy
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Bellino easily won the Heisman Trophy after rushing for 834 yards.

 
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1959: Billy Cannon, LSU

1959: Billy Cannon, LSU
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Cannon dominated the Heisman voting in his senior season, rushing for 598 yards and five touchdowns.

 
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1958: Pete Dawkins, Army

1958: Pete Dawkins, Army
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Dawkins had 919 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns, winning the Heisman in his senior season.

 
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1957: John David Crow, Texas A&M

1957: John David Crow, Texas A&M
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Crow rushed for 562 yards and six scores in his senior season at Texas A&M, easily beating out Iowa defensive lineman Alex Karras for the Heisman Trophy.

 
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1956: Paul Hornung, Notre Dame

1956: Paul Hornung, Notre Dame
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Hornung started at quarterback for Notre Dame, throwing for 917 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 420 yards and six touchdowns. He won a close vote over Tennessee running back Johnny Majors and Oklahoma running back Tommy McDonald.

 
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1955: Howard Cassady, Ohio State

1955: Howard Cassady, Ohio State
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Cassady capped off a great career at Ohio State after scoring 37 times in 36 games, easily winning the Heisman in his senior season. He played defensive back in addition to running back.

 
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1954: Alan Ameche, Wisconsin

1954: Alan Ameche, Wisconsin
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Senior Ameche had 641 rushing yards to win the Heisman.

 
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1953: John Lattner, Notre Dame

1953: John Lattner, Notre Dame
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Lattner beat Minnesota running back Paul Giel by only 56 points to win the Heisman Trophy. The running back had nine rushing touchdowns, two kickoff return touchdowns and four picks on defense.

 
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1952: Billy Vessels, Oklahoma

1952: Billy Vessels, Oklahoma
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Vessels had a terrific year in his senior season, rushing for 1,072 yards and 17 touchdowns for the Sooners.

 
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1951: Dick Kazmaier, Princeton

1951: Dick Kazmaier, Princeton
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Kazmaier easily won the Heisman after rushing for 861 yards and nine touchdowns.

 
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1950: Vic Janowicz, Ohio State

1950: Vic Janowicz, Ohio State
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Janowicz had 331 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns. In addition to running back, Janowicz played as the team's placekicker, punter and safety.

 
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1949: Leon Hart, Notre Dame

1949: Leon Hart, Notre Dame
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Hart had 19 receptions for 257 yards and five touchdowns as an end, also playing on defense.

 
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1948: Doak Walker, SMU

1948: Doak Walker, SMU
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Walker rushed for 598 yards and eight touchdowns during his junior season at SMU.

 
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1947: John Lujack, Notre Dame

1947: John Lujack, Notre Dame
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Lujack won the Heisman in his senior season after throwing for 777 yards and nine touchdowns.

 
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1946: Glenn Davis, Army

1946: Glenn Davis, Army
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Davis was difficult to stop in his senior season, as the running back had 712 rushing yards and seven scores.

 
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1945: Doc Blanchard, Army

1945: Doc Blanchard, Army
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Blanchard (right) beat out teammate and fellow running back Glenn Davis (left) for the Heisman, rushing for 722 yards and 16 touchdowns. Davis had 930 yards and 15 scores and would win the award the following year.

 
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1944: Les Horvath, Ohio State

1944: Les Horvath, Ohio State
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Horvath edged Army running backs Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard, throwing for 344 yards and three touchdowns along with 924 rushing yards.

 
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1943: Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame

1943: Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame
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Bertelli won the Heisman after throwing for 512 yards and 10 touchdowns in his senior season.

 
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1942: Frank Sinkwich, Georgia

1942: Frank Sinkwich, Georgia
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Sinkwich had a huge senior season, rushing for 828 yards and 17 touchdowns to win the Heisman Trophy.

 
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1941: Bruce Smith, Minnesota

1941: Bruce Smith, Minnesota
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Senior running back Bruce Smith edged Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli, rushing for 473 yards and five scores.

 
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1940: Tom Harmon, Michigan

1940: Tom Harmon, Michigan
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Harmon led the Michigan offense with 852 rushing yards and 15 scores in his senior season.

 
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1939: Nile Kinnick, Iowa

1939: Nile Kinnick, Iowa
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Kinnick completed 31 passes for 638 yards and 11 scores and also rushed for 374 yards and five scores in his senior season at Iowa.

 
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1938: Davey O'Brien, TCU

1938: Davey O'Brien, TCU
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O'Brien won the Heisman Trophy with 1,509 passing yards and 19 touchdowns in his senior season.

 

 
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1937: Clint Frank, Yale

1937: Clint Frank, Yale
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Frank was the second straight Yale player to win the Heisman Trophy. 

 
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1936: Larry Kelley, Yale

1936: Larry Kelley, Yale
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Kelley won the Heisman Trophy as an end for Yale in 1936.

 
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1935: Jay Berwanger, Chicago

1935: Jay Berwanger, Chicago
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Berwanger was the first winner of the Downtown Athletic Club Trophy, later renamed the Heisman Trophy. The running back was also the first overall draft pick in the inaugural NFL Draft.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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