John Heisman
John William Heisman (October 23, 1869 – October 3, 1936) was a player and coach of American football, baseball, and basketball, as well as a sportswriter and actor. The Heisman Trophy is named after him.
John Heisman | |
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Biographical details | |
Born | Cleveland, Ohio | October 23, 1869
Died | October 3, 1936 New York, New York | (aged 66)
Alma mater | |
Playing career | |
Position(s) | Center, tackle, end |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 186–70–18 (football) 9–14 (basketball) 199–108–7 (baseball) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships Football 1 National (1917) 7 SIAA (1900, 1902–1903, 1915–1918) Baseball 1 SIAA (1906) | |
College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1954 (profile) |