Jay Berwanger
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Death | 22 years ago |
| Born | Dubuque |
| Iowa | |
| United States | |
| Died | Oak Brook |
| Illinois | |
| United States | |
| Height | 185 (cm) |
| Date joined | Chicago Maroons football |
| Job | American football player |
| Education | Dubuque Senior High School |
| The University of Chicago | |
| Date of birth | March 19,1914 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Date of died | June 26,2002 |
| Position | Running back |
| Halfback | |
| Picked date | Chicago Maroons football |
| Awards | Heisman Trophy |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 629470 |
Jay Berwanger Life story
John Jacob "Jay" Berwanger was an American college football player and referee. In 1935, Berwanger was the first recipient of the Downtown Athletic Club Trophy, renamed the Heisman Trophy the following year. At its inception, the award was given to "the most valuable player east of the Mississippi."
