The Times-Picayune · May 24, 2018
Billy Cannon was more than just a Heisman Trophy winner
It wasn't just the magnificent lineup of speakers that painted a multi-faceted picture of LSU football legend Dr. Billy Cannon's life at his memorial service Wednesday.
There were so many other folks in attendance at Maravich Center that had been touched by the kindness and humor of Cannon, who died in his sleep Sunday at age 80.
It wasn't only of the most notable Tigers' players among the mourners, such as Pro Football Hall of Famer Jimmy Taylor, Jerry Stovall, Roy "Moonie" Winston, Charles Alexander and Kevin Faulk to name a few.
It was also his staff of doctors and nurses at Angola State Prison where he worked for 21 years as hospital director until his recent retirement,