The Heisman

October 25, 1869 – John W. Heisman is born in Cleveland. Heisman, who would become the head coach of football teams at Oberlin College in Oberlin, the University of Akron, Clemson, Rice, Georgia Tech and University of Pennsylvania, advocated legalization of the forward pass and was the first coach to have pulling guards lead sweeps. The Heisman trophy, given annually to the top collegiate player, is named for him.
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