Theismann, As In Heisman - 125 Years of Notre Dame Football - Moment #095

Theismann, As In Heisman - 125 Years of Notre Dame Football - Moment #095

The story is legendary at Notre Dame, that Joe Theismann's name was changed to rhyme with Heisman to help his candidacy for the legendary award. In fact, the name change came from an innocent statement made in Theismann's freshman season from then-Sports Information Director Roger Valdiserri. Follow along with 125 Years of Notre Dame Football at 125.nd.edu and #NDFB125.

The story is legendary at Notre Dame, that Joe Theismann's name was changed to rhyme with Heisman to help his candidacy for the legendary award. In fact, the name change came from an innocent statement made in Theismann's freshman season from then-Sports Information Director Roger Valdiserri. Follow along with 125 Years of Notre Dame Football at 125.nd.edu and #NDFB125.