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John W. Heisman

Born: Oct. 23, 1869
Football

coached at 9 colleges from 1892-1927; won 185 games; Director of Athletics at Downtown Athletic Club in NYC (1928-36); DAC named Heisman Trophy after him.

Died: Oct. 3, 1936

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