THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021
THE MAN BEHIND THE TROPHY!
October 7th was a milestone day for Johnny
Heisman in 1916. If you don't know much about
the man you probably do know about the trophy
that bears his name. The Heisman Trophy is awarded
to the most outstanding college football player each
year. John Heisman was a well know and very successful
coach. Not just in football! He coached basketball and
baseball too. Additionally, he was a sports writer and...
an actor! His coaching on the football field was the
trait that probably made him most notable. He was,
for instance, one of those who lobbied, successfully,
to make the forward pass a legimate move in the game
of football. As to October 7, 1916, it was on that day that
Heisman, coaching Georgia Tech, had the most lopsided
win in the history of the game. His team defeated Cumberland
222 to 0! Bet he had them pass a lot in that contest! Just
thought you ought to know! Hope you're well and that all
your NEWS is good!
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