1941 Heisman Trophy Winner Bruce Smith Selected to All-American Team Minnesota Gophers Original TYPE I Photo

Bruce Smith (February 8, 1920 – August 28, 1967) was an American football halfback from Faribault, Minnesota. He starred at the University of Minnesota, leading the Golden Gophers to back-to-back national titles in 1940–41 and winning the 1941 Heisman Trophy as the nation’s top player. After serving as a U.S. Navy pilot in WWII, he played briefly in the NFL with the Packers and Rams. Smith was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Offered is this gorgeous 7” x  9” original TYPE I Photo of Bruce Smith in his prime.  Dated 6, 1941 with original paper caption announcing his selection to the All-American Team and original Associated Press stamp.

Crystal clear historic photograph!!! One of his finest images.