Jay Berwanger
American Footballer
Died when: 88 years 99 days (1059 months)Star Sign: Pisces
John Jacob "Jay" Berwanger (March 19, 1914 – June 26, 2002) was an American college football player and referee.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.
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