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	[[File:~~Cappelletti_Heisman_Trophy_crop_1~~.jpg\|thumb~~\|Cappelletti_Heisman_Trophy_crop_1~~]] {{Infobox ~~sports~~ award		[[File:Cappelletti Heisman Trophy crop 1.jpg\|thumb]] {{Infobox award
	\| name = Heisman Trophy		\| name = Heisman Trophy
	\| image = ~~Heisman Trophy.jpg~~		\| image = <!-- Image of the trophy -->
	\| alt =		\| alt =
	\| caption = The Heisman Trophy		\| caption = The Heisman Trophy
	\| ~~description~~ = ~~Awarded annually to the most outstanding player~~ in [[college football]]		\| awarded_for = Outstanding performance in college football
	\| presenter = [[Heisman ~~Trophy~~ Trust]]		\| presenter = [[Heisman Trust]]
	\| country = [[United States]]		\| country = United States
	\| year = 1935		\| year = 1935
	~~\| holder =~~		\| website = [https://www.heisman.com/ heisman.com]
	\| website =
	}}		}}

	The '''Heisman Trophy'''~~, named after [[John Heisman]],~~ is ~~awarded annually~~ to the most outstanding player in [[college football]] in the [[United States]]. The award ~~was created in 1935 by the~~ [[~~Downtown Athletic Club~~]] in ~~[[New York City]] and~~ is considered one of the most prestigious awards in American sports.		The '''Heisman Trophy''' is an annual award presented to the most outstanding player in [[college football]] in the United States. The award is named after [[John Heisman]], a prominent football player and coach in the early 20th century. The Heisman Trophy is considered one of the most prestigious awards in American sports.

	== History ==		== History ==
	The Heisman Trophy was first awarded in 1935 ~~to [[Jay Berwanger]] of~~ the [[~~University of Chicago~~]]. ~~The award was originally known as~~ the DAC Trophy, ~~but~~ it was renamed in 1936 in honor of John Heisman, ~~a noted player and coach~~ who was the club's athletic director until his death in 1936.		The Heisman Trophy was first awarded in 1935 by the Downtown Athletic Club in [[New York City]]. Originally called the DAC Trophy, it was renamed in 1936 to honor John Heisman, who was the club's athletic director until his death in 1936. The trophy was created to recognize the best college football player in the country, and it has been awarded annually ever since.

	== Selection Process ==		== Selection Process ==
	The ~~winner of~~ the Heisman Trophy ~~is determined by votes from 870 media members~~, ~~57 living~~ Heisman winners, and ~~one~~ vote ~~from~~ the ~~public~~, ~~which is collectively known as the [[Heisman electorate]]~~. The ~~voting process~~ is ~~designed to ensure a broad representation of opinions from across the country~~.		The selection process for the Heisman Trophy involves a panel of voters, which includes sports journalists, previous Heisman winners, and a public vote. The voters are divided into six regions across the United States, and each region has an equal number of votes. The public vote is conducted online and counts as one additional vote.

	== ~~Trophy Design~~ ==		== Criteria ==
	The Heisman Trophy is ~~a bronze statue depicting a~~ football ~~player in a pose known~~ as the ~~"stiff-arm~~,~~" which~~ is ~~a common maneuver used by players~~ to ~~ward off defenders. The design was created by sculptor [[Frank Eliscu]]~~.		The Heisman Trophy is awarded based on the player's performance during the college football season. Voters consider factors such as athletic ability, sportsmanship, and contributions to the team. While the award is typically given to offensive players, particularly quarterbacks and running backs, any player is eligible to win.

	== Notable Winners ==		== Notable Winners ==
	Some of the most notable winners of the Heisman Trophy include:		Some of the most notable winners of the Heisman Trophy include:
	* [[Archie Griffin]], the only player to win the award twice (~~1974 and 1975~~)		* [[O.J. Simpson]] (1968)
	* [[~~Tim Tebow~~]]~~, who won in 2007 and was a finalist in 2008 and 2009~~		* [[Archie Griffin]] (1974, 1975) - the only player to win the award twice
	* [[~~Bo Jackson~~]]~~, who won in 1985 and went on~~ to ~~have successful careers in both~~ [[~~Major League Baseball~~]] ~~and the~~ [[~~National Football League~~]]		* [[Bo Jackson]] (1985)
			* [[Barry Sanders]] (1988)
			* [[Charles Woodson]] (1997) - the only primarily defensive player to win
			* [[Tim Tebow]] (2007)
			* [[Lamar Jackson]] (2016)

	== ~~Controversies~~ ==		== Impact and Legacy ==
	~~The~~ Heisman Trophy ~~has not been without controversy~~. ~~In 2005,~~ [[~~Reggie Bush~~]] ~~won~~ the award ~~but later forfeited it due to violations of NCAA rules during his time at [[University of Southern California]]~~.		Winning the Heisman Trophy often elevates a player's profile and can lead to increased opportunities in professional football. Many Heisman winners have gone on to have successful careers in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). The trophy itself has become a symbol of excellence in college football, and the award ceremony is a highly anticipated event each year.

	== ~~Related Awards ==~~		== Also see ==
	~~Other awards in college football that recognize outstanding players include the [[Maxwell Award]], the [[Walter Camp Award]], and the [[Davey O'Brien Award]].~~

	~~== See~~ Also ==
	* [[College Football Hall of Fame]]		* [[College Football Hall of Fame]]
	* [[~~NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision~~]]		* [[Maxwell Award]]
	* [[~~List of Heisman Trophy winners~~]]		* [[Walter Camp Award]]
			* [[Doak Walker Award]]
			* [[Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award]]

	~~== References ==~~		{{College football awards}}
	{{~~Reflist}}~~

	~~== External Links ==~~
	~~{{Commons category\|Heisman Trophy~~}}

	[[Category:College football awards]]		[[Category:College football awards]]
	[[Category:American football trophies and awards]]		[[Category:American football trophies and awards]]
	~~[[Category:Annual sporting events in the United States]]~~
	[[Category:Awards established in 1935]]		[[Category:Awards established in 1935]]
	~~[[Category:Heisman Trophy winners]]~~

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[[File:Cappelletti_Heisman_Trophy_crop_1.jpg|thumb|Cappelletti_Heisman_Trophy_crop_1]] {{Infobox sports award
| name = Heisman Trophy
| image = Heisman Trophy.jpg
| alt =
| caption = The Heisman Trophy
| description = Awarded annually to the most outstanding player in [[college football]]
| presenter = [[Heisman Trophy Trust]]
| country = [[United States]]
| year = 1935
| holder =
| website =
}}

The '''Heisman Trophy''', named after [[John Heisman]], is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in [[college football]] in the [[United States]]. The award was created in 1935 by the [[Downtown Athletic Club]] in [[New York City]] and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in American sports.

== History ==
The Heisman Trophy was first awarded in 1935 to [[Jay Berwanger]] of the [[University of Chicago]]. The award was originally known as the DAC Trophy, but it was renamed in 1936 in honor of John Heisman, a noted player and coach who was the club's athletic director until his death in 1936.

== Selection Process ==
The winner of the Heisman Trophy is determined by votes from 870 media members, 57 living Heisman winners, and one vote from the public, which is collectively known as the [[Heisman electorate]]. The voting process is designed to ensure a broad representation of opinions from across the country.

== Trophy Design ==
The Heisman Trophy is a bronze statue depicting a football player in a pose known as the "stiff-arm," which is a common maneuver used by players to ward off defenders. The design was created by sculptor [[Frank Eliscu]].

== Notable Winners ==
Some of the most notable winners of the Heisman Trophy include:
* [[Archie Griffin]], the only player to win the award twice (1974 and 1975)
* [[Tim Tebow]], who won in 2007 and was a finalist in 2008 and 2009
* [[Bo Jackson]], who won in 1985 and went on to have successful careers in both [[Major League Baseball]] and the [[National Football League]]

== Controversies ==
The Heisman Trophy has not been without controversy. In 2005, [[Reggie Bush]] won the award but later forfeited it due to violations of NCAA rules during his time at [[University of Southern California]].

== Related Awards ==
Other awards in college football that recognize outstanding players include the [[Maxwell Award]], the [[Walter Camp Award]], and the [[Davey O'Brien Award]].

== See Also ==
* [[College Football Hall of Fame]]
* [[NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision]]
* [[List of Heisman Trophy winners]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External Links ==
{{Commons category|Heisman Trophy}}

[[Category:College football awards]]
[[Category:American football trophies and awards]]
[[Category:Annual sporting events in the United States]]
[[Category:Awards established in 1935]]
[[Category:Heisman Trophy winners]]

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