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Quiz about Heisman Trophy Winners
Quiz about Heisman Trophy Winners

20 Average Questions about Heisman Trophy Winners


This is a tribute to 20 of my favorite Heisman winners of all-time.

A multiple-choice quiz by limpbiz441. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
limpbiz441
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
160,868
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
14 / 20
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Question 1 of 20
1. Who won the 1968 Heisman Memorial Trophy? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. In 1959, which former LSU running back went on to play for the Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders, and Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. In 1976, Tony Dorsett set every NCAA record one could think of. He owned records for most yards gained, most seasons gaining yards rushing, and most yards gained in a season, to name a few. He went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys with what 1963 Heisman Trophy winner? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. What Army running back lost the first awarded Heisman Memorial Trophy to Jay Berwanger? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Who won the 1995 Heisman Memorial Trophy? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. In 1946, Glenn Davis won the Heisman Trophy. What team did he play for? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Who was the first player from the University of Georgia to win the Heisman Trophy? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Was there ever a Heisman Trophy winner that represented a team with a losing record?


Question 9 of 20
9. Archie Griffin was the first person to win the Heisman Trophy twice but what team did he play for? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. What Miami Dolphin running back rushed for 6,279 yards in his career with the University of Texas? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. In one of the closest Heisman Trophy races ever, who edged out Rex Grossman to win it in 2001? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Who was the first Heisman winner whose team went undefeated? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Ernie Davis won the Heisman Trophy in 1961, but who won it the following year in 1962? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. In what year was Michael Vick closest to winning the Heisman? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. In 1993, this former Heisman winner excelled in both football and basketball. He was so good at basketball that he chose to go into the NBA. Who is he? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Who were the first two players from the same school to win back to back Heisman Trophies? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. What 1987 Heisman Trophy winner went on to play with the Oakland Raiders? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Which former Boston College quarterback wore number 22? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. How many times did Archie Griffin make the ballot? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Who won the 2003 Heisman Memorial Trophy? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who won the 1968 Heisman Memorial Trophy?

Answer: O.J. Simpson

In 18 games he gained 3,187 yards and scored 34 touchdowns. He was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1985.
2. In 1959, which former LSU running back went on to play for the Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders, and Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL?

Answer: Billy Cannon

Also known as Atomic Cannon, Billy ran for 598 yards, punted 44 times with an average of 40 yards per punt, scored seven touchdowns, and ran 100 meters in 9.4 seconds.
3. In 1976, Tony Dorsett set every NCAA record one could think of. He owned records for most yards gained, most seasons gaining yards rushing, and most yards gained in a season, to name a few. He went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys with what 1963 Heisman Trophy winner?

Answer: Roger Staubach

Roger Staubach was one of the best quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. He was elected into the NFL Hall of Fame and the NCAA Hall of Fame in 1981.
4. What Army running back lost the first awarded Heisman Memorial Trophy to Jay Berwanger?

Answer: Monk Meyer

He was the only Junior in the final ballot.
5. Who won the 1995 Heisman Memorial Trophy?

Answer: Eddie George

Eddie George was so domninant in college. He was a 6' 3" monster on the field. He averaged 150 yards per game and scored 23 touchdowns.
6. In 1946, Glenn Davis won the Heisman Trophy. What team did he play for?

Answer: Army

He was not the only player from Army to be nominated that year. Felix Blanchard and Arnie Tucker were the other two players.
7. Who was the first player from the University of Georgia to win the Heisman Trophy?

Answer: Frank Sinkwich

Frank holds the record for total offense in the Orange Bowl with 382 yards rushing and passing.
8. Was there ever a Heisman Trophy winner that represented a team with a losing record?

Answer: yes

The only Heisman Trophy winner to represent a team with a losing record was Paul Hornung. He played almost every position and dominated at those positions.
9. Archie Griffin was the first person to win the Heisman Trophy twice but what team did he play for?

Answer: Ohio State

He was an incredible runner. He had 31 consecutive games of at least 100 yards rushing and a Big Ten career record 4,064 yards rushing.
10. What Miami Dolphin running back rushed for 6,279 yards in his career with the University of Texas?

Answer: Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams was drafted by the Saints in 1999 and was traded in 2002 to the Dolphins.
11. In one of the closest Heisman Trophy races ever, who edged out Rex Grossman to win it in 2001?

Answer: Eric Crouch

Eric Crouch beat out Rex Grossman 770 votes to 708.
12. Who was the first Heisman winner whose team went undefeated?

Answer: Davey O'Brien

This former Texas Christian quarterback threw for 1,733 yards and 19 touchdowns in his senior season. He also completed 110 passes out of 194 attempts. He was also the first Heisman winner from the Southwest Conference.
13. Ernie Davis won the Heisman Trophy in 1961, but who won it the following year in 1962?

Answer: Terry Baker

As quarterback for Oregon State, he accounted for 4,980 total yards of offense. He was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981.
14. In what year was Michael Vick closest to winning the Heisman?

Answer: his freshman year

He left after his sophomore season, so it can not be his senior or junior year. In his sophomore season he finished sixth in voting. In his freshman year, he finished third behind Ron Dayne and Joe Hamilton.
15. In 1993, this former Heisman winner excelled in both football and basketball. He was so good at basketball that he chose to go into the NBA. Who is he?

Answer: Charlie Ward

Charlie Ward was the first Heisman winner out of Florida State. He was also selected 26th overall in the 1994 NBA draft by the New York Knicks.
16. Who were the first two players from the same school to win back to back Heisman Trophies?

Answer: Larry Kelley and Clint Frank

Larry Kelley and Clint Frank played for Yale and won the Heiman Trophy in 1936 and 1937.
17. What 1987 Heisman Trophy winner went on to play with the Oakland Raiders?

Answer: Tim Brown

Lou Holtz said about Tim Brown, "He is the most intelligent player I've ever been around."
18. Which former Boston College quarterback wore number 22?

Answer: Doug Flutie

Doug Flutie threw for 10,579 yards and 67 touchdowns.
19. How many times did Archie Griffin make the ballot?

Answer: 3

20. Who won the 2003 Heisman Memorial Trophy?

Answer: Jason White

Jason White was definitley deserving of this award. He came back from an injury to prove he is still a good player.
Source: Author limpbiz441

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