Johnny Lattner
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Johnny Lattner | |
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Date of birth | October 24, 1932 |
Place of birth | ![]() |
Position(s) | Running back |
College | Notre Dame |
NFL Draft | 1954 / Round 1/ Pick 7 |
Career Highlights | |
Pro Bowls | 1 |
Awards | 1952 Maxwell Award 1953 Maxwell Award 1953 Heisman Trophy |
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Team(s) | |
1954 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Johnny Lattner (born October 24, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois) was a halfback for the University of Notre Dame. He won the Maxwell Award twice, in 1952 and 1953, and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1953. In 1954, Lattner was drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but played with them for only one season before entering the United States Air Force. There he suffered a severe knee injury during a football game, an injury that prevented him from ever playing professional football again.
Johhny Lattner attended Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. He currently lives in Oak Park and resides in Anna Marie Island, Florida during the winter months.
Preceded by Billy Vessels |
Heisman Trophy Winner 1953 |
Succeeded by Alan Ameche |