# University of Chicago

**Source**: https://athletics.uchicago.edu/sports/2023/6/12/history-awards.aspx
**Parent**: https://athletics.uchicago.edu/

## History & Awards

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At the University of Chicago, the ideal of the well-rounded student-athlete is consistent with the highest levels of athletics and academic success. Throughout the University's history its student-athletes and teams have met that unique challenge, demonstrating that academic and athletic excellence can complement each other.

UChicago teams and individual athletes have earned numerous accolades over the years, including the first-ever Heisman Trophy, NCAA national championships, and national player of the year awards.

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| - [Athletics History Overview](/sports/2023/6/12/history-overview.aspx) |  |
| -  | - [Individual National Champions](/sports/2023/6/12/indiv-national-champs.aspx) |
| -  | - [Team National Champions & Finalists](https://athletics.uchicago.edu/sports/2023/6/12/ncaa-finalists.aspx) |
| - [Maroons and the Phoenix](/sports/2023/6/12/maroons-phoenix.aspx) | - [Conference Championships](/sports/2023/6/12/conference-champions.aspx) |
| - [Heisman Trophy and    Jay Berwanger](/sports/2023/6/12/about-history-jay-berwanger.aspx) | -  |
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| -  | - [Dudley Medal Winners](/sports/2023/6/12/dudley-medal.aspx) |
| -  | - [Western Conference Medal Winners](/sports/2023/6/12/western-conf-medal.aspx) |
| - [Academic All-Americans](/sports/2023/6/12/academic-all-americans.aspx) | - [Learfield Directors' Cup](/sports/2023/6/12/learfield-cup.aspx) |
| - [International Travel](/sports/2023/6/12/international-travel.aspx) | -  |
| - [John T. Wilson Award](/sports/2023/6/12/john-wilson-award.aspx) | -  |