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Jay Berwanger
1914-03-19 – 2002-06-26
Life & Legacy
John Jacob "Jay" Berwanger (March 19, 1914 – June 26, 2002) was an American college football player. 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." In 1936, Berwanger became the first player drafted into the National Football League in its inaugural 1936 NFL draft, although he did not play professionally due to a salary dispute.
Occupation & Career
American football player, businessperson
Education
Dubuque Senior High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Chicago Tribune Silver Football
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Honors & Awards
Chicago Tribune Silver Football
Education & Institutions
Dubuque Senior High School
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q321872 — wikidata View source
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