THE HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

1949 Leon Hart NotreDame End Co-captained Notre Dame's 1949 National Championship team. Voted on the All-American team three of his four seasons during which Notre Dame never lost a game. Received every major football award in 1949 including Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press. Received a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Was "Bonus Choice" of the Lions in 1950 and in 1951 was voted All-Pro both offense and defense. In Hart's 8 seasons with the Lions, they won 3 world championships. He and wife Lois are parents of five sons, one daughter, and 14 grandkids. Elected to the NFF&C Hall of Fame in 1973.

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