Leon Hart was an American college football end who won the Heisman Trophy in 1949 while playing for the University of Notre Dame, one of the few linemen to win the award.
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Career HighlightWon the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award in 1949 while playing for Notre Dame, one of the few linemen ever to win the Heisman. 1 Classification
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Leon Joseph Hart (November 2, 1928, September 24, 2002) was an American football player. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, winning the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award in 1949.
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Leon Joseph Hart (November 2, 1928, September 24, 2002) was an American football player. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, winning the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award in 1949.
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Leon Joseph Hart (November 2, 1928, September 24, 2002) was an American football player. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, winning the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award in 1949.
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Leon Joseph Hart (November 2, 1928, September 24, 2002) was an American football player. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, winning the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award in 1949.
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Leon Joseph Hart (November 2, 1928 – September 24, 2002) was an American football player.
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Why is Leon Hart's 1949 Heisman Trophy win notable?
He is one of the few linemen ever to win the award.
Leon Hart won the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award in 1949 while playing for the University of Notre Dame. He is one of the few linemen ever to win the Heisman Trophy.
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