Andre Ware played quarterback at the University of Houston, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1989, along with the Davey O'Brien Award, the latter award given to the most outstanding college quarterback of the year. That year, his junior year, he threw for 4,699 yards, 44 touchdowns, and set 26 NCAA records. Forgoing his senior season, Ware entered the NFL draft and was selected 7th overall by the Detroit Lions.

This University of Houston mini helmet was signed in black by Andre Ware and inscribed "89 Heisman." This helmet includes a Tri-Star hologram and COA.