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1961 Heisman winner Ernie Davis

December 9, 1961 16

Dec. 6, 1961: Syracuse running back Ernie Davis becomes the first Black athlete to win the Heisman Trophy.

December 6, 1961 17

1960 Heisman winner Joe Bellino

December 8, 1960 21

1959 Heisman winner Billy Cannon

December 7, 1959 18

1958 Heisman winner Pete Dawkins

December 6, 1958 17

1957 Heisman winner John David Crow

December 5, 1957 21

1956 Heisman winner Paul Hornung

December 4, 1956 21

1955 Heisman winner Howard Cassady

December 3, 1955 21

1954 Heisman winner Alan Ameche

December 2, 1954 19

Dicky Moegle Awarded Touchdown After Bench Tackle

January 1, 1954 27
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