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LSU legend, Heisman winner Billy Cannon dies at age 80

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LSU legend and 1959 Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon died on Sunday at 80 years old.

Cannon won the 1959 Heisman after a season in which he had a team-leading 598 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He is the only Heisman winner in the school's history.

Billy Cannon passed away peacefully in his home early Sunday morning. He was 80 years old. The entire #LSU family mourns with the Cannons and his loved ones. He will never be forgotten. #20 pic.twitter.com/pCcCbPTmEG

Cannon is well known for his "Halloween run" against then-No.