Vinny Testaverde

Vinny Testaverde was a quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes from 1985-1986. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Testaverde went to the University of Miami on a scholarship and won the 1986 Heisman Trophy on his way to becoming the Hurricanes' all-time leader in career touchdown passes with 48. He played in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl against Penn State for the 1986 national championship, a game in which the Miami Hurricanes were heavily favored, but went on to lose 14-10 after Testaverde threw five interceptions. Testaverde played an important part in the University of Miami's history as one of the top collegiate football programs of the 1980s and 1990s. Along with Jim Kelly and Bernie Kosar, Testaverde is considered part of the University of Miami's quarterback dynasty. With a great college career, Vinny was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.