Roger Staubach, one of the football greats of modern times, receives the Heisman Trophy as the nation's outstanding college football player. He earned the reward for his performances quarterbacking the Navy in one of its best seasons. New York, NY At the Downtown Athletic Club, Navy Quarterback, Roger Staubach receives the Heisman Trophy. MOHS - Navy playing Duke University, he passes the football and it is caught . MSOH - Roger has the ball and he has nowhere to throw it, so he tucks the ball in tightly and runs the ball in for a touchdown