Today's Tidbit... A Heisman Winner Makes The Call

Jay Berwanger was many things. A star football player at the University of Chicago in the mid-1930s, he became the first Heisman Trophy winner in 1935. Berwanger also was the first NFL draft pick, although he never played professional football, as he believed he could earn more money pursuing other endeavors. Still, he loved the game and remained involved by officiating, becoming a Big 10 official in 1940. He continued officiating football until 1955, other than when he was in the Army during Wo...