The complete list of wins Heisman Trophy winners: 2020 – DeVonta Smith, Alabama, WR. In addition, Mater Dei is one of only two high schools in America that has produced two Heisman Trophy winners. Year: 1961; Heisman Voting: 25.18% of votes “The Elmira Express” Ernie Davis opened a lot of doors for every African American athlete that came after him. The winners of the trophy epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance and hard work, according to the Heisman Trophy Trust, the organization that awards the trophy each year. Quarterback John Huarte (Mater Dei Class of 1961) won the award in 1964 after an All-American career at Notre Dame. He was the first of the Heisman Trophy winners from Syracuse University. Heisman Trophy ballots went to 927 electors: 56 living Heisman winners, one overall fan vote and 870 members of the media. ... 1961 Ernie Davis Syracuse HB 1960 Joe Bellino Navy HB 1959 Billy Cannon LSU HB 1958 Pete Dawkins Army HB 1957 John David Crow Texas A&M HB 1956 Paul Hornung Notre Dame QB This week in Heisman history (Sept. 23, 1961), Syracuse traveled to Corvallis, Ore., to take on the Beavers of Oregon State in the season opener for both teams. In fact, he was the first African American to win the Award. 1960_Joe Bellino, Navy, HB. Davis rang up 877 rushing yards on an outstanding 7.8 yards per carry during the 1960 season, and followed with another 823 rushing yards in 1961 to win the Heisman Trophy … 100 Percent of Alabama’s Heisman Trophy winners won national championships to go with their award. Ernest Davis (December 14, 1939 – May 18, 1963) was an American football player, a halfback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1961 and was its first African-American recipient. Alabama's DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons Tuesday night, ... 1961_Ernie Davis, Syracuse, HB. ... saying goodbye to a group that includes three Heisman Trophy finalists and … Here is a list of Black players who have won the award. 2019 – Joe Burrow, LSU, QB ... 1961 – Ernie Davis, Syracuse, HB 1960 – Joe Bellino, Navy, HB Black Heisman trophy winners are becoming commonplace since Ernie Davis first won the award in 1961. When RB Mark Ingram won the 2009 Heisman Trophy, the … This Heisman Trophy Winners Year by Year Listing Features Links to Individual Heisman Trophy Winner Profiles.