[rfp1234]

Also, can anyone name a Heismann Trophy who served (with great distinction) in a non-elected position? I can think of one.

Steve Spurrier.

[ConservativeDude]

Did Steve Spurrier serve in an office? He definitely had a career in coaching, but I was thinking more of governmental stuff....

So, was thinking of Whizzer White, who served on the US Supreme Court (and voted against Roe v Wade, along with Rehnquist).