Heisman Trophy

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/heisman-trophy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the awarded annually since?1935
2. What is the original recipient?Jay Berwanger, halfback, University of Chicago
3. Who can win the Heisman Trophy?Any college football player from any university in the U.S. can be chosen, as long as they show great skill, leadership, and character.
4. How do people decide who gets the Heisman Trophy?More than 800 sports reporters, TV hosts, and former winners vote in three rounds after the regular season, looking at stats, teamwork, and leadership.

Collegiate Athletics: Sports programs and competitions organized and conducted by colleges and universities.
National Football League (NFL): The professional American football league in the United States, considered the highest level of the sport.
Legacy: A long-lasting impact or influence that a person or event has on future generations.