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Heisman Trophy

Syllabification: (Heis·man Tro·phy)
Pronunciation: /ˈhīsmən/

Definition of Heisman Trophy

noun

  • an annual award given to the outstanding college football player in the US by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York City.

Origin:

named in honor of football pioneer John W. Heisman (1869–1936)