THE HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

1935 Jay Berwanger Chicago Halfback In 23 games, he gained more than a mile from scrimmage, 1839, or an average 4.19 for 439 attempts. He completed 50 of 146 passes for 921 yards and 22 TDs, and booted 20 extra points for a total of 152 points. He averaged 46.3 yards on 34 kickoffs and 38 yards on 233 punts. After graduation, Jay went into sales. Enlisting in the Navy Air Force in 1942, he spent most of the war teaching instrument flying. In September, 1945, Jay started his own manufacturing business. Jay and his wife Jane divide their time between houses in Oak Brook, Illinois and Manzanillo, Mexico. Elected to the NFF&C Hall of Fame in 1954.

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