Billy Cannon
William Abb Cannon was an American football running back and tight end who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He attended Louisiana State University (LSU), where he played college football as a halfback, return specialist, and defensive back for the LSU Tigers. At LSU, Cannon was twice unanimously named an All-American, helped the 1958 LSU team win a national championship, and received the Heisman Trophy as the nation's most outstanding college player in 1959. His punt return against Ole Miss on Halloween night in 1959 is considered by fans and sportswriters to be one of the most famous plays in LSU sports history.
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Male
Date of Birth
August 2nd, 1937
Age
89
Birth Place
United States of America, Mississippi
Date of Death
May 20th, 2018
Died Aged
80
Star Sign
Leo
Height
185 cm | 6'1
Occupation
American Football Player
Sportsperson
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