Historical Heisman Winners from 1945 to 1982
A compact recap of Heisman Trophy winners across decades featuring 1945 Army star Doc Blanchard the first junior to win and dual honorist with Sullivan Award, 1951 Princeton Dick Kazmaier’s undefeated Tigers season, 1956 Paul Hornung edging Majors, 1961 Floyd Patterson title defense, and 1982 Herschel Walker topping Elway and Dickerson with noted voting placement.
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Paul Hornung
Tennessee
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Haisman
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Tom McNealy
Toronto
Georgia
Hershel Walker
Stanford
John Elway
Southern Methodist
Eric Dickerson
Walker
Home Team Headlines From The Tribune
Brief sports teases summarize latest line scores and team notes from local games. Prominent team names and venues appear, noting outcomes and key players while preserving period tone and urgency.
Quoted Qday 66 on Riley quitting for SDSU rumor
San Diego Union-Tribune writer Nick Canepa notes chatter that Charger coach Mike Riley might resign to take the San Diego State job in a scenario likened to George W. Bush leaving the presidency for Crawford Texas. The remark frames the speculation with humor and local flavor.
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Crawford, Texas
San Diego Union-Tribune
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Charger
Mike Riley
San Diego State
Teen earns PGA Tour card Tryon West
Ty Tryon, a 17 year old from Palm Beach Florida, became the youngest player to earn a PGA Tour card by finishing 23rd at Q school with an 18 under 414 total. He posted a bogey free 66 final round, turning pro eligibility on June 2 when he turns 18. He can accept exemptions to seven events and play 12 tournaments before then.
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Rookie McMahon to start for Lions as Batch is out
Detroit rookie quarterback Mike McMahon will start against Tampa Bay replacing injured Charlie Batch who is likely out for the season after a shoulder separation from Sunday’s loss at Chicago.
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Pontiac, Mich
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Detroit Lions
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Moore
Minnesota
Quinnipiac to drop Braves nickname on athletics teams
Quinnipiac University in Hamden Conn announced that its athletic teams will no longer be known as the Braves. The board of trustees voted to eliminate the nickname and will solicit suggestions for a new team name from students alumni faculty and staff.
Hurricanes star lineman undergoes knee surgery
Cora Gables Florida Miami No 1 Hurricanes begin week with arthroscopic knee surgeries for left tackle Bryant McKinnie and two starters. McKinnie injured his left knee against Virginia Tech. bone chips were removed. William Joseph and Chris Campbell also had procedures. Miami heads to the Rose Bowl Jan 3 in Pasadena.
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Banker eyes bid to buy troubled Twins baseball team
Alabama businessman Donald Watkins urged by Minnesota Twins fans said he may bid to buy the troubled franchise and keep it in Minnesota. He discussed talks with Tampa Bay about a possible bid and wants permission to approach both clubs while awaiting MLB protocol. Watkins runs a Birmingham bank and an energy firm and plans a ballpark strategy needing little public investment.
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