The trophy is named after John W. Heisman, a former Georgia Tech head coach whose teams dominated offensively for the better part of two decades in the early 20th century. He coached the biggest ...

The Heisman Trophy is named after John William Heisman. Although the Heisman Trophy is modeled after Smith, it is actually named after John William Heisman. Known as the "innovator of the game ...

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is given annually to the best college football player in the nation, recognized by its distinct bust of a player carrying a ball while delivering a stiff arm.