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Heisman Trophy

The Heisman Memorial Trophy (/ˈhaɪzmən/ HYZE-mən; also known simply as the Heisman) is awarded annually since 1935 to the top player in college football. It is considered the most prestigious award in the sport and is presented by the Heisman Trophy Trust following the regular season in December. The most recent winner is former Indiana Hoosiers…

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Location
New York City, New York, U.S.
Awarded for
Outstanding performance which best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, hard work.
First winner
1935, Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger
Most recent
2025, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza
Presented by
The Heisman Trophy Trust (2003–present) · Downtown Athletic Club (1935–2002)
Sport
College football

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Heisman Trophy

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related to Winners · 30
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related to Nullification of 2005 award and reinstatement · 29
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related to history · 24
Heisman Trophy → African American, DAC, DAC Trophy, Downtown Athletic Club, Florida, Florida Gators, Florida's, He, Heisman, In, It, Jay Berwanger, John Heisman, Larry Kelley, New York City, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Since, Spurrier, Steve Spurrier
related to Trophy · 21
Heisman Trophy → Clust, Del City, Dieges, Ed Smith, Eliscu, For, Frank Eliscu, From, George Washington High School, Herff Jones, MTM Recognition, New York, New York University, Oklahoma, Providence, Rhode Island, Roman Bronze Works, Since, Smith, The
Presented by · 2
Heisman Trophy → Downtown Athletic Club (1935–2002), The Heisman Trophy Trust (2003–present)
Awarded for · 1
Heisman Trophy → Outstanding performance which best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, hard work.
First winner · 1
Heisman Trophy → 1935, Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger
Location · 1
Heisman Trophy → New York City, New York, U.S.
Most recent · 1
Heisman Trophy → 2025, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza
Sport · 1
Heisman Trophy → College football

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Heisman TrophyMost recent2025, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza1.00infobox
Heisman TrophyPresented byThe Heisman Trophy Trust (2003–present)1.00infobox
Heisman TrophyPresented byDowntown Athletic Club (1935–2002)1.00infobox
Heisman TrophySportCollege football1.00infobox
Heisman TrophyWebsitewww.heisman.com1.00infobox
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Heisman Trophyrelated to historyDowntown Athletic Club0.60section
Heisman Trophyrelated to historyDAC0.60section
Heisman Trophyrelated to historyNew York City0.60section

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