From 1950-55, the Detroit Lions' roster included Doak Walker and Leon Hart, the 1948 and 1949 winners of the award given to college football's outstanding player.

Is that the Leon Hart who won the Heisman Trophy with Notre Dame many years back?

In 1949, Leon Hart, a Notre Dame end became the only lineman ever to win the Heisman Trophy.

Leon Hart (1988)

Two tight ends have won the trophy, Larry Kelley and Leon Hart.

That was the only time in the last 38 seasons since Leon Hart of Notre Dame won it in 1949.

By comparison, Notre Dame end Leon Hart won the Heisman Trophy in 1949 but made only eight of the 11 All-American teams.

They used it to select Leon Hart, who played end at the University of Notre Dame.

Angelo Bertelli, Johnny Lujack and Leon Hart have also returned their trophies.

Leon Hart, the 1949 winner, was what now is considered a tight end as well as a fullback and a defensive end.