1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles make the pick and eventually trade his ...

1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles make the ...

Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) 1921: Medill School of Journalism opens at Northwestern University. 1936: Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago running back ...

Today in Sports, February 8 - Spud Webb, 5-foot-7, wins NBA Slam Dunk competition, shortest player ever to win Feb. 8 1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy ...