John Heisman

American football player and coach, namesake of Heisman Trophy (1869–1936)
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John Heisman

Summary

John Heisman is a human[1]. Born in Cleveland[2], he… he was born on +1869-10-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on +1936-10-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a basketball coach[6], American football player[7], baseball manager[8], and coach[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #6,949 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Heisman was born in Cleveland[2].
  • John Heisman died in New York City[4].
  • John Heisman was born on +1869-10-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Heisman was born on +1869-10-25T00:00:00Z[11].
  • John Heisman died on +1936-10-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Heisman held citizenship in United States[12].
  • John Heisman worked as a basketball coach[6].
  • John Heisman worked as an American football player[7].
  • John Heisman worked as a baseball manager[8].
  • John Heisman worked as a coach[9].
  • Among John Heisman's employers was Oberlin Yeomen football[13].
  • John Heisman was employed by Akron Zips football[14].
  • Among John Heisman's employers was Auburn Tigers football[15].
  • Among John Heisman's employers was Clemson Tigers football[16].
  • John Heisman was employed by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football[17].
  • John Heisman was employed by Penn Quakers football[18].
  • John Heisman's education included a stint at Brown University[19].
  • John Heisman's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[20].
  • John Heisman received the College Football Hall of Fame[21].
  • John Heisman's image is recorded as John Heisman.jpg[22].
  • John Heisman is recorded as male[23].
  • John Heisman's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Heisman's member of sports team is recorded as Brown Bears football[25].
  • John Heisman's member of sports team is recorded as Penn Quakers football[26].
  • John Heisman's member of sports team is recorded as Penn Quakers baseball[27].

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Origins and Family

John Heisman's place of birth was Cleveland[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1869-10-23T00:00:00Z[3] and +1869-10-25T00:00:00Z[11].

Education

Educated at Brown University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1765[30], headquartered in Providence[31] and University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[20], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1850[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include basketball coach[6], American football player[7], baseball manager[8], and coach[9]. Employers include Oberlin Yeomen football[13], an American football team[35], in United States[36]; Akron Zips football[14], an American football team[37], in United States[38]; Auburn Tigers football[15], an American football team[39], in United States[40], founded in 1892[41]; Clemson Tigers football[16], an American football team[42], in United States[43], founded in 1896[44]; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football[17], an American football team[45], in United States[46], founded in 1892[47]; and Penn Quakers football[18], an American football team[48], in United States[49], founded in 1876[50].

Recognition

John Heisman received the College Football Hall of Fame[21].

Death and Burial

John Heisman died on +1936-10-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Heisman include Heisman Trophy[51], an award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1935[54].

Why It Matters

John Heisman ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (352 views/month, #6,949 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Entities named for him include Heisman Trophy[51], an award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1935[54].

FAQs

Where was John Heisman born?

John Heisman was born in Cleveland[2].

Where did John Heisman die?

John Heisman died in New York City[4].

What did John Heisman do for work?

John Heisman worked as basketball coach[6], American football player[7], baseball manager[8], and coach[9].

Where did John Heisman go to school?

John Heisman was educated at Brown University[19] and University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School[20].

What awards did John Heisman receive?

Honors received include College Football Hall of Fame[21].

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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