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'''Alan Ameche''' (June 1, 1933 – August 8, 1988) was an American football player who played as a fullback in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He is best known for his time with the [[Baltimore Colts]], where he played from 1955 to 1960. Ameche was also a standout player at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]], where he won the [[Heisman Trophy]] in 1954.<br />
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== Early Life and College Career ==<br />
Alan Ameche was born in [[Kenosha, Wisconsin]]. He attended [[Bradford High School (Kenosha, Wisconsin)|Bradford High School]], where he excelled in football. Ameche went on to play college football at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]], where he became one of the most celebrated players in the school's history. In 1954, he won the [[Heisman Trophy]], awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football.<br />
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== Professional Career ==<br />
Ameche was selected by the [[Baltimore Colts]] in the first round of the [[1955 NFL Draft]]. He made an immediate impact in his rookie season, rushing for 961 yards and earning the [[NFL Rookie of the Year Award]]. Ameche is perhaps best remembered for scoring the winning touchdown in the 1958 NFL Championship Game, often referred to as "The Greatest Game Ever Played," where the Colts defeated the [[New York Giants]] in sudden death overtime.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Ameche was married to Yvonne Molinaro, and the couple had six children. After retiring from football, he became a successful businessman, owning several [[Gino's Hamburgers]] franchises and other ventures. Ameche passed away on August 8, 1988, due to a heart attack.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Alan Ameche's contributions to football have been widely recognized. He was inducted into the [[College Football Hall of Fame]] in 1975. His number 35 jersey was retired by the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]], and he remains a beloved figure in both college and professional football history.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Heisman Trophy]]<br />
* [[Baltimore Colts]]<br />
* [[1958 NFL Championship Game]]<br />
* [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]]<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Heisman Trophy]]<br />
* [[Baltimore Colts]]<br />
* [[1958 NFL Championship Game]]<br />
* [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]]<br />
* [[College Football Hall of Fame]]<br />
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[[Category:Heisman Trophy winners]]<br />
[[Category:University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni]]<br />
[[Category:College Football Hall of Fame inductees]]<br />
[[Category:People from Kenosha, Wisconsin]]<br />
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