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Watch: Footage of Billy Cannon Receiving the Heisman in 1959

December 11, 2019
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Billy Cannon becomes LSU's only Heisman Trophy Winner in 1959. 60 years later that statement is still technically truthful. Come Saturday, most experts predict Joe Burrow will with the prestigious award by a historic margin. 

Watch as former President Richard Nixon presents the Heisman to Cannon.

And, check out how different the ceremony looked in the 50s.

Tags: Football, LSU, 2019
 
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