Andre Ware became the first Black quarterback to win the Heisman trophy in 1989

December 2

On December 2, 1989, Andre Ware became the first Black quarterback to win the Heisman trophy. 

In 1989, University of Houston quarterback Andre Ware made history as the first Black quarterback to win the prestigious college football award. 

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Sources

Jenkins, S. (1989, December 3). Passing puts ware on receiving end of Heisman Trophy. The Washington Post. Retrieved December 1, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1989/12/03/passing-puts-ware-on-receiving-end-of-heisman-trophy/2a295e3f-0960-410b-a707-c57f5beef9a2/