The Heritage of the Heisman Trophy (1988)

This is the fascinating story of one of America's most cherished traditions, the Heisman Memorial Trophy, and its unique involvement with college football over the last half-century. Every fall one extraordinary young man is selected from the thousands who come out to play. He is the Heisman Trophy winner and, during his time, the best college football player in the land. This video travels through six decades and overflows with all-but-forgotten facts on how the game has changed over the years. The golden memories of Heisman Trophy winners whose accomplishments will never be forgotten. Hear these extraordinary athletes tell their stories.