less than 1 minute read

John Heisman

Awards And Accomplishments



Heisman retired from coaching in 1927 with a career record of 186 wins, 70 losses, and 16 ties.
1900-03 Establishes school record for winning percentage during three years at Clemson (19-3-2, .833)
1904-19 Goes 102-29-7 during his tenure at Georgia Tech
1915-17 Georgia Tech football team goes undefeated for three consecutive years, adding up to a 31-game streak with no losses.
1916 Georgia Tech beats Cumberland College 220-0, the most lopsided game in the history of college football
1917 Wins a national championship
1936 New York Downtown Athletic Club trophy is renamed the Heisman Memorial Trophy in his honor
1954 Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame

Additional topics

Famous Sports StarsFootballJohn Heisman Biography - Football Mad, Chronology, Growing Reputation: Auburn And Clemson, The Glory Years: Georgia Tech - SELECTED WRITINGS BY HEISMAN: