The Heisman Memorial Trophy is named after John W. Heisman, who was a college football coach credited with innovations still used in the game today.

Heisman died of pneumonia on Oct. 3, 1936, at age 66, and two months later, the trophy was renamed the Heisman Memorial Trophy, which included voting for players from all over the United States.

Heisman died of pneumonia on Oct. 3, 1936, at age 66, and two months later, the trophy was renamed the Heisman Memorial Trophy, which included voting for players from all over the United States.

Heisman died of pneumonia on Oct. 3, 1936, at age 66, and two months later, the trophy was renamed the Heisman Memorial Trophy, which included voting for players from all over the United States.