Dick Kazmaier

Dick Kazmaier
Kazmaier, circa 1951
No. 42
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born:(1930-11-23)November 23, 1930
Maumee, Ohio, U.S.
Died:August 1, 2013(2013-08-01) (aged 82)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight171 lb (78 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolMaumee
Career highlights and awards
College Football Hall of Fame (1966)

Richard William Kazmaier Jr. (November 23, 1930 – August 1, 2013) was an American businessman and naval lieutenant. He played college football as a halfback for the Princeton Tigers from 1949 through 1951 and was the winner of the 1951 Heisman Trophy,[1][2] the Maxwell Award, and the AP Male Athlete of the Year.

  1. ^ "Dick Kazmeier wins Heisman award". Toledo Blade. (Ohio). Associated Press. December 5, 1951. p. 37.
  2. ^ "Kazmeier wins Heisman Trophy". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. December 5, 1951. p. 49.