Howard Cassady Archives - Heisman https://www.heisman.com/tag/howard-cassady/ The most prestigious award in college football. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 21:56:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.heisman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-heisman_site_icon_2023-32x32.png Howard Cassady Archives - Heisman https://www.heisman.com/tag/howard-cassady/ 32 32 Video: Tampa neighbors remember Howard Cassady https://www.heisman.com/articles/video-tampa-neighbors-remember-howard-cassady/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:29:56 +0000 https://www.heisman.com/?post_type=articles&p=9465 One of the great Heisman legends passed away last week, as Ohio State’s Howard “Hopalong” Cassady died at the age of 85 in Tampa. This video from WTSP in Tampa shows his neighbors reflecting on his life and how much they will miss him.

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]]> Howard Cassady, 1955 Heisman winner from Ohio State, passes away at 85 https://www.heisman.com/articles/howard-cassady-1955-heisman-winner-from-ohio-state-passes-away-at-85/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 15:01:07 +0000 https://www.heisman.com/?post_type=articles&p=9435 Howard “Hopalong” Cassady, the 1955 Heisman winner from Ohio State, passed away in Tampa on Friday (Sept. 20) at the age of 85. “The Heisman Trust extends its deepest condolences to Hop’s wife, Barbara, and their family,” said Trust President William J. Dockery. “Hop was a treasured member of the Heisman family.” Cassady was the […]

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]]> Video: Doug Flutie honored by Ed Koch in 1984 https://www.heisman.com/articles/video-doug-flutie-honored-by-ed-koch-in-1984/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:18:42 +0000 http://www.heisman.com/articles/video-doug-flutie-honored-by-ed-koch-in-1984/ Has it really been 34 years since Doug Flutie won the Heisman? The Boston College quarterback broke up a long string of running back Heisman winners in 1984, throwing for 3,454 yards and 27 touchdowns on his way to capturing his school’s first Heisman. We recently uncovered a video of Flutie and 15 other Heisman winners being […]

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]]> Video: Hopalong Cassidy returns a fumble against Indiana https://www.heisman.com/video-hopalong-cassidy-returns-a-fumble-against-indiana/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:22:08 +0000 http://www.heisman.com/?p=8346 The post Video: Hopalong Cassidy returns a fumble against Indiana appeared first on Heisman.

]]> Did you know? The 1950s Heismans https://www.heisman.com/did-you-know-the-1950s-heismans/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:35:11 +0000 http://www.heisman.com/articles/did-you-know-the-1950s-heismans/ Time for the latest in a series of trivia tidbits about Heisman Trophy winners.  Today, a few notes on Heisman winners from the 1950s. Did you know … … 1950 Heisman winner Vic Janowicz decided to play baseball instead of football and eventually played two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates before he returned to football as a […]

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]]> The almost two-time (and three-time) Heisman winners https://www.heisman.com/the-almost-two-time-and-three-time-heisman-winners/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 21:13:28 +0000 http://www.heisman.com/articles/the-almost-two-time-and-three-time-heisman-winners/ To date, only one player — Ohio State’s Archie Griffin — has been able to win two Heismans. Given the long and storied history of the most prestigious individual award in sports, it remains an extraordinary accomplishment. But for a few twists and turns, however, Griffin would not be alone. Indeed, several Heisman winners came very close […]

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]]> What states produce the most Heisman winners? https://www.heisman.com/what-states-produce-the-most-heisman-winners/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 21:21:34 +0000 http://www.heisman.com/articles/what-states-produce-the-most-heisman-winners/ When Lamar Jackson won the Heisman in 2017, it marked the second-consecutive year that a player born in the state of Florida took home the trophy. It was the first time the same state has produced Heisman winners in back-to-back seasons since 1989-90. But what states have produced the most Heisman winners over the years? Here’s a […]

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]]> Opening Statements https://www.heisman.com/articles/opening-statements/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 02:01:19 +0000 http://www.heisman.com/articles/opening-statements/ The opening weekend of college football is upon us, which means the race for the 2016 Heisman Trophy is also about to get underway. The first game of the season can be pivotal for dark horse candidates hoping to launch a Heisman campaign. It can also be important for preseason favorites looking to create some […]

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]]> The Buzz: Heisman News and Views https://www.heisman.com/articles/the-buzz-heisman-news-and-views-28/ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 22:32:00 +0000 http://www.heisman.com/articles/the-buzz-heisman-news-and-views-28/ Time for our traditional feature where we round up the latest news and updates from around the media world to help keep you posted on what’s happening with current contenders and past winners. The Buzz The latest Heisman odds for 2016 are out. The top five includes four players who finished in the top 10 of last […]

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]]> Batter Up, Mr. Heisman https://www.heisman.com/articles/batter-up-mr-heisman/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:54:11 +0000 http://www.heisman.com/articles/batter-up-mr-heisman/ It takes a special talent to win a Heisman Trophy. Sometimes that talent reaches beyond the confines of college football and into other athletic pursuits. There’s a long list of past Heisman winners who played at a high level in multiple sports. Some so brimmed with talent, they may have turned out to be just […]

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