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Heisman Trophy History Trivia Quiz

The Heisman Trophy award was first given out in 1936, presented by the Downtown Athletic Club.

A multiple-choice quiz by willowtree22770. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
willowtree22770

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
112,020

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was the winner of the 2001 Heisman?

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Question 2 of 15

2. When in the 20th century, was the last year the Heisman trophy finalists were all Quarterbacks? Hint

1979

1999

never happened

1986

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the last running back in the 20th century to win the award? Hint

Ron Dayne

LaDainian Tomlinson

Ricky Williams

Eric Crouch

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was the last wide receiver in the 20th century to win the Heisman? Hint

Jerry Rice

Desmond Howard

Randy Moss

Andre Reed

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who was the last offensive lineman in the 20th century to become a finalist for the trophy? Hint

Orlando Pace

Kenyatta Walker

none was ever a finalist

Tre Thomas

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of these NFL coaches has won the Heisman trophy in their collegiate careers? Hint

Herman Edwards

Mike Ditka

Steve Spurrier

Joe Gibbs

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who was a Heisman finalist from Kentucky before Tim Couch? Hint

Craig Yeast

Lou Michaels

Les Horvath

Michael Leocata

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who won the 1970 Heisman? Hint

Steve Worster

Joe Theismann

Jim Plunkett

Archie Manning

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Question 9 of 15

9. Where did the 1963 Heisman winner, Roger Staubach go to college? Hint

Navy

Ohio St.

Air Force

Baylor

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Question 10 of 15

10. Name the first player ever to win the Heisman Trophy twice in his career. Hint

Lawrence Taylor

Archie Griffin

Reggie White

Paul Hornung

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Question 11 of 15

11. How many players in the 20th century, won the Heisman in their junior year? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who was the first player to be a Heisman finalist from Alcorn State?

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was the Oklahoma quarterback who finished 2nd in the 2000 Heisman voting? Hint

Don McPherson

Chris Simms

Michael Vick

Josh Heupel

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the quarterback who won the Heisman in 2000?

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of the following schools in the 20th century had the most players from their school be Heisman winners? Hint

USC

Ohio State

Notre Dame

Michigan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the winner of the 2001 Heisman?

Answer: Eric Crouch

The Nebraskan Cornhusker beat out Rex Grossman, Ken Dorsey, and Joey Harrington in an all QB race.

2. When in the 20th century, was the last year the Heisman trophy finalists were all Quarterbacks?

Answer: never happened

Ironically, it has never happened.

3. Who was the last running back in the 20th century to win the award?

Answer: Ron Dayne

Dayne won it in 1999.

4. Who was the last wide receiver in the 20th century to win the Heisman?

Answer: Desmond Howard

Howard from Michigan, won the award in 1991 over Casey Weldon, Ty Detner, and Steve Emtman.

5. Who was the last offensive lineman in the 20th century to become a finalist for the trophy?

Answer: Orlando Pace

Pace came in 4th place for the voting in the 1996 Heisman Race. The "outstanding" Florida QB Danny Wuerffel won the award that year. Now, he is lucky he has a job in the NFL as a QB. That just goes to show you how true these award are.

6. Which of these NFL coaches has won the Heisman trophy in their collegiate careers?

Answer: Steve Spurrier

Spurrier, who was the coach for awhile at University of Florida, was the head coach of the Washington Redskins in 2002.

7. Who was a Heisman finalist from Kentucky before Tim Couch?

Answer: Lou Michaels

Michaels was an offensive tackle, who was 4th in the voting in the 1957 race.

8. Who won the 1970 Heisman?

Answer: Jim Plunkett

Plunkett was a QB from Stanford.

9. Where did the 1963 Heisman winner, Roger Staubach go to college?

Answer: Navy

Roger went on to be a star QB for the Dallas Cowboys.

10. Name the first player ever to win the Heisman Trophy twice in his career.

Answer: Archie Griffin

Griffin was a running back from Ohio St., who won 1974 and 1975.

11. How many players in the 20th century, won the Heisman in their junior year?

Answer: 13

Doc Blachard, Ty Detmer, Archie Griffin, Desmond Howard, Vic Jonowicz, Rashaan Salaam, Barry Sanders, Billy Sims, Roger Staubach, Doak Walker, Herschel Walker, Andre Ware, and Charles Woodson all won it in their junior years.

12. Who was the first player to be a Heisman finalist from Alcorn State?

Answer: Steve Mcnair

McNair led his Titans to the AFC Championship game in 2002. He fell just short to the Raiders. Steve "air" McNair was one of the most underrated players in the NFL. He played through dozens of injuries every year.

13. Who was the Oklahoma quarterback who finished 2nd in the 2000 Heisman voting?

Answer: Josh Heupel

Heupel led the Sooners to a National Championship.

14. Who was the quarterback who won the Heisman in 2000?

Answer: Chris Weinke

Chris Weinke was the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in 2001. He won his first game, but then didn't fare well to losing his next 15 games. Then in the 2002 season, he was replaced as starter by veteran Rodney Peete.

15. Which of the following schools in the 20th century had the most players from their school be Heisman winners?

Answer: Notre Dame

Someone has won it from Notre Dame 7 times, Ohio St. 6 times, USC 4 times, Michigan 3, Army 3, Oklahoma 3, Nebraska 3, and 9 others with 2.

Source: Author willowtree22770

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