Johnny Lujack was an American college football quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1947 while playing for the University of Notre Dame, leading the Fighting Irish to a national championship.
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Career HighlightHe won the Heisman Trophy in 1947 as quarterback for Notre Dame, was a unanimous All-American in 1946 and 1947, and later received first-team All-Pro honors with the Chicago Bears in 1950. 1 Classification
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Did Johnny Lujack play professional football after winning the Heisman Trophy?
Yes, he later earned All-Pro honors with the Chicago Bears.
Yes. Johnny Lujack won the Heisman Trophy in 1947 as quarterback for Notre Dame and was a unanimous All-American in 1946 and 1947. He went on to play professionally and received first-team All-Pro honors with the Chicago Bears in 1950.
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John Christopher Lujack Jr. (; January 4, 1925 – July 25, 2023) was an American football player who was a quarterback and safety.
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John Christopher Lujack Jr. (; January 4, 1925 - July 25, 2023) was an American football player who was a quarterback and safety.
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He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1947.
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professionally for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1948 to 1951
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