In the conversation for coolest trophy in sports, the bronze figurine of a stiff-arming, able-bodied football player is like no other. Though short in stature (13.5 inches tall), and light on its feet (about 25 pounds), the essence of the Heisman Trophy transcends its slight frame. While it’s a great debate, as the Stanley Cup, Vince Lombardi Trophy, and Commissioner’s Trophy are all beautiful entities, there’s just something about the Heisman that rises it above the pack. If I were to pinpoint its preeminence in comparison to the field, I would say that the sensed grit and overall toughness in the heart of the gridiron star is what puts it over the top.
Jeremy’s Journal: Heisman Year
