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December 6

This day in sports history December 6

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2004 Heisman winner Matt Leinart

December 6, 2004 23

1995 Heisman winner Eddie George

December 6, 1995 24

1986 Heisman winner Vinny Testaverde

December 6, 1986 23

1977 Heisman winner Earl Campbell

December 6, 1977 18

1967 Heisman winner Gary Beban

December 6, 1967 20

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

December 6, 1961 17

1958 Heisman winner Pete Dawkins

December 6, 1958 17

1949 Heisman winner Leon Hart

December 6, 1949 18

1940 Heisman winner Tom Harmon

December 6, 1940 23
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