2004 Marks 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Heisman Memorial Trophy Award

Nov. 17, 2004

The Heisman Trophy Trust
17 Battery Place - Suite 943
New York, NY 10004
(212) 425-7000 (ph)
(212) 269-4547(fx)

Contact: Heisman Memorial Trophy
Carrie Bittman or Tim Henning
(212) 425-7000

New York, NY, - The Heisman Trophy Trust announced today that ballots were mailed to the 923 electors who will vote for the best collegiate football player in the United States.

The Heisman Memorial Trophy, perhaps the most coveted collegiate award in all of sports, has been awarded annually to the outstanding college football player in the United States since 1935. Past recipients in this elite fraternity include such football legends as Roger Staubach (Navy), Tony Dorsett (Pittsburgh), Barry Sanders, (Oklahoma State), Herschel Walker (Georgia) Vinny Testaverde (Miami, Fl.), Doug Flutie (Boston College) and Bo Jackson (Auburn).

The voting for the Heisman Memorial Trophy is conducted and tabulated by the independent accounting firm of Deloitte. The deadline for receipt of the ballots is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2004. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Monday, December 6th. For the third year in a row, electors may also cast their ballots online. The winner of the 2004 Heisman Memorial Trophy will be announced Saturday, December 11th on a live television broadcast on ESPN from 8:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

The 2004 group of electors is comprised of 923 voters. The voters consist of the 52 living Heisman Trophy winners, 870 media from six regions across the country and one fan vote resulting from a special promotion with American Suzuki Motor Corporation.

"We are very pleased to honor the 2004 Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner," said William J. Dockery, president of the Heisman Trophy Trust. "After nearly three quarters of a century, the suspense surrounding the announcement of the winner remains one of the most exciting moments in football."

Heisman Memorial Trophy Awards Dinner
Tickets are available to the 2004 Heisman Memorial Trophy Dinner on Monday, December 13th. The winner of the 70th Annual Heisman Memorial Trophy will be presented his award at this event. Two previous Heisman winners will also be honored: Alan Ameche (Wisconsin, 1954) on the 50th Anniversary of his award, and Charles White (Southern California, 1979) on the 25th Anniversary of his award. Tickets can be purchased online at www.heisman.com or by calling the Heisman Trophy Offices at (212) 425-7000. Only ticketed guests will be permitted at the event.

The 2004 Heisman Memorial Trophy is sponsored by the American Suzuki Motor Corporation. Other sponsors include ESPN, Wendy's, Reebok Inc., College Sports Television, Sirius Satellite Radio and Herff Jones.