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Rashaan Salaam, 1994 Heisman Trophy winner, dead at 42

Former Colorado running back Rashaan Salaam was found dead Monday night in a Boulder park. He was 42 years old.

Boulder police said there were no signs of foul play.

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"The Buff Family has lost an outstanding young man and a great Buff today," Colorado athletic director Rick George said. "We are heartbroken for Rashaan and his family and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time."

"We're minus one true Buffalo today." Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam passes away at age 42.