SI.com · May 20, 2018
LSU Legend, Heisman Winner Billy Cannon Dies at 80
Former LSU legend and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon died at his home on Sunday morning, the school announced.
He was 80 years old.
Cannon won the Heisman Trophy in 1959 after the leading the Tigers in rushing with 598 yards while scoring five touchdowns.
He also had one punt return score that season, an electrifying 89–yard return in the final minutes of a 7–3 upset victory over No. 3 Ole Miss on Halloween night.
