Knox Heisman Trophy Winner Tom Harmon--In 1940, Tom Harmon won the Heisman Trophy, and he married actress Elyse Knox, after football.In 1954, Harmon was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.Harmon was the father of actress Kristin Nelson, artist Ricky Nelson, and of actress Kelly Harmon.Harmon was University of Michigan football All-American.
Harmon played college football at the University of Michigan from 1938–1940, he majored in English and Speech, hoping for a future career in broadcasting, and won the Heisman Trophy his
senior season.
Harmon led the nation in scoring in 1939 and 1940 and was elected to the College Football All-America Team both years.
He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for his actions with the 449th Fighter Squadron.
Tom Harmon was born in the Harmon's family home at 118 South Weston Street in Rensselaer, Indiana, in Jasper County and died of a heart attack on March 15, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, aged 70.
