THE HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

1953 Johnny Lattner NotreDame Halfback Lattner scored 20 touchdowns and 120 points for the Irish. He gained 1726 yards and caught 39 passes for 479 yards, having a total of 3095 yards. Notre Dame lost only 3 times in 3 years. Johnny went to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and then served two years in the Air Force ('55-'57). He then coached at St. Joseph High School and Denver University. In 1962 he opened a Lattner's Steak House in Chicago, where he proudly displayed his Trophy. He is currently Vice-President of Sales for PAL Graphics. He has been active in fundraising, serving on Physical Fitness Committe for Illinois. Elected to the NFF&C Hall of Fame in 1979.

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