THE HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

1941 Bruce Smith Minnesota Halfback The handsome Minnesota halfback, who received his Heisman Trophy two days after Pearl Harbor was bombed, was voted the best college player in the All-Star game that year at Chicago. The spearhead of two of Bernie Bierman's greatest teams, he captained the Gohpers to undefeated National Championships in 1940 and 1941. Although well over 200 pounds, he was one of the BigTen Conference's fastest men. Bruce passed away on August 28, 1967, after a long illness. Elected to the NFF&C Hall of Fame in 1972.

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