Bruce Phillip Smith (February 8, 1920 – August 28, 1967), nicknamed " Boo ", was an American football halfback. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1941.

In 1941, the team captain led the Gophers to their second consecutive undefeated season and national championship. For his efforts, Smith beat out Notre Dame’s Angelo Bertelli for the Heisman. After graduating, the All-American halfback went on to garner MVP honors in the College All-Star game against the Chicago Bears that summer.

In pacing the Gophers to the first of their back-to-back 8-0-0 campaigns, Smith was a sensation in 1940, scoring come-from-behind touchdowns that ended threats by Nebraska, Ohio State and Michigan. A courageous and inspired performer, Smith saved his best for last.

Sep 24, 2016 · University of Minnesota halfback Bruce Smith had a $2.20 upgrade to the fancier parlor car for a train ride from Faribault, Minn., to Chicago on Dec. 7, 1941. The red carpet was beginning to...

In pacing the Gophers to the first of their back-to-back 8-0-0 campaigns, Smith was a sensation in 1940, scoring come-from-behind touchdowns that doused threats by Nebraska, Ohio State and Michigan. A courageous and inspired performer, Smith saved his best for last.

Sep 6, 2007 · For his efforts, Smith became Minnesota's first, and only, Heisman Trophy winner, beating out Notre Dame running back, Angelo Bertelli. After graduating, the All-American halfback went on to garner MVP honors in the College All-Star game against the …

May 21, 2018 · Realizing that the national championship was on the line, Smith convinced Coach Bernie Bierman to let him play. He touched the ball only nine times that game, but it was enough to set up Minnesota's first three touchdowns and lead the Golden Gophers to a 34-13 victory. For his on-the-field bravery, Smith won widespread recognition and awards.

May 21, 2018 · Bruce Smith, Minnesota’s first Heisman Trophy winner, grew up in Faribault, MN. Like his father, Lucius, he was a star U of M halfback. Three times in 1940 alone, Smith scored game-winning touchdowns, including a now-famous 80-yard weak-side reverse in mud and rain that beat Michigan, 7-6.

Bruce Phillip Smith (February 8, 1920 – August 28, 1967), nicknamed "Boo", was an American football halfback. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1941.

Dec 6, 2016 · Bruce Smith had won the Heisman Trophy as a halfback and captain who overcame a serious knee injury, willing his team to a national championship.