Mark Ingram became Alabama's first Heisman Trophy winner Saturday night, Dec. 12, snagging one of sport's most coveted pieces of hardware — the first for the school's storied football program. Ingram, who hails from Flint, Mich., claimed the 75th prize in a tightly contested race, edging out Stanford running back Toby Gerhart, Nebraska defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh and quarterbacks Tim Tebow of Florida — the 2007 Heisman winner — and Colt McCoy of Texas. Here's a look at TIME's top 10 Heisman winners.
“The Doaker” did it all: at Southern Methodist University, he was a running back, defensive back and kicker. The award for college football’s best running back is named in his honor. Though only 5 ft. 11 in. and 173 lb., Walker started for the Detroit Lions in the NFL and made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986. Walker passed away at 71 in 1998. — Sean Gregory
