December 6

This day in sports history December 6

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2004 Heisman winner Matt Leinart

December 6, 2004 54

1995 Heisman winner Eddie George

December 6, 1995 55

1986 Heisman winner Vinny Testaverde

December 6, 1986 46

1977 Heisman winner Earl Campbell

December 6, 1977 44

1967 Heisman winner Gary Beban

December 6, 1967 47

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

December 6, 1961 44

1958 Heisman winner Pete Dawkins

December 6, 1958 44

1949 Heisman winner Leon Hart

December 6, 1949 44

1940 Heisman winner Tom Harmon

December 6, 1940 45