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Posted on 5/20/18 at 11:44 am to DBG
Didn't realize he also made the tackle on 4th and goal that won the game.
Incredible athlete.
Incredible athlete.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 11:46 am to redandright
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Posted on 5/20/18 at 11:48 am to The Baker
Glad to see he turned the adversity in later life into serving others.
True sign of redemption and character.
True sign of redemption and character.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 11:48 am to DBG
RIP
Posted on 5/20/18 at 11:52 am to DBG
Sad day..
To quote a movie
# 20 in our programs
# 1 in our hearts
RIP BC.
To quote a movie
# 20 in our programs
# 1 in our hearts
RIP BC.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 11:53 am to DBG
The greatest Tiger ever. His story is one of greatness, a fall from grace, humility, and the hard climb back to respect. Everbody’s all
American.
American.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 11:55 am to DBG
RIP Billy
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:09 pm to DBG
Most don't remember him except for re-runs of his Halloween night run. We see all the great football players of the time, but put this into perspective. Don't ever doubt that he could play today. Not many today could do what he could.
- He averaged 5.2 yds per carry
- He ran a 9.4 100 yd dash (10.28 100 meter equivalent) which was faster than Bo Jackson, Herschel Walker and the other Heisman running back winner.
- Put that 10.28 into perspective, Bob Hayes was a wind aided 10.06 in 1964.
- After winning the SEC championship in the 100 he ran over and won the shot put at over 54 feet.
- He bench pressed over 400 lbs and was only 20 lbs from the olympic record in his weight class.
- All this at 210 lbs. and 6'1".
- He was the most efficient college running back of the 1950's.
- In the 1961 AFL championship game against New York, Cannon carried 25 times for 216 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught five passes for 115 yards and two more scores. The Oilers gained 473 yards that day, and Cannon accounted for 331 of them, giving him the MVP trophy for a second straight year.
- In 1962 a San Diego Chargers linebacker drove both knees into his back. The muscle tear was so bad that Cannon missed much of the 1963 season.
- Al Davis, the Raiders traded three players for Cannon in 1964. By 1967, he put on 20 lbs and started at a position, tight end that he never played in his life. Cannon caught 10 touchdown passes for the AFL champion Raiders, blocked as well as anyone in the league at that hybrid position and broke open four close games with key receptions.
- After a 75-yard TD catch against the Chiefs, Kansas City coach Hank Stram, who later called Cannon one of the greatest tight ends in pro history, exclaimed, “Don’t tell me Cannon’s lost much speed. He was a 9.4 man in college, and I’ll bet he’s not two-tenths slower today.’’
- Cannon was again a consensus All-Pro, meaning he achieved that distinction five years apart at two completely different positions.
- He averaged 5.2 yds per carry
- He ran a 9.4 100 yd dash (10.28 100 meter equivalent) which was faster than Bo Jackson, Herschel Walker and the other Heisman running back winner.
- Put that 10.28 into perspective, Bob Hayes was a wind aided 10.06 in 1964.
- After winning the SEC championship in the 100 he ran over and won the shot put at over 54 feet.
- He bench pressed over 400 lbs and was only 20 lbs from the olympic record in his weight class.
- All this at 210 lbs. and 6'1".
- He was the most efficient college running back of the 1950's.
- In the 1961 AFL championship game against New York, Cannon carried 25 times for 216 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught five passes for 115 yards and two more scores. The Oilers gained 473 yards that day, and Cannon accounted for 331 of them, giving him the MVP trophy for a second straight year.
- In 1962 a San Diego Chargers linebacker drove both knees into his back. The muscle tear was so bad that Cannon missed much of the 1963 season.
- Al Davis, the Raiders traded three players for Cannon in 1964. By 1967, he put on 20 lbs and started at a position, tight end that he never played in his life. Cannon caught 10 touchdown passes for the AFL champion Raiders, blocked as well as anyone in the league at that hybrid position and broke open four close games with key receptions.
- After a 75-yard TD catch against the Chiefs, Kansas City coach Hank Stram, who later called Cannon one of the greatest tight ends in pro history, exclaimed, “Don’t tell me Cannon’s lost much speed. He was a 9.4 man in college, and I’ll bet he’s not two-tenths slower today.’’
- Cannon was again a consensus All-Pro, meaning he achieved that distinction five years apart at two completely different positions.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:10 pm to DBG
RIP Billy
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:15 pm to DBG
One of the best to suit up in the purple and gold!
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:22 pm to kbmaverick
quote:I've never seen someone have over 200 yards rushing and over 100 receiving on one game. And at the NFL level in a championship game...wow.
- In the 1961 AFL championship game against New York, Cannon carried 25 times for 216 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught five passes for 115 yards and two more scores. The Oilers gained 473 yards that day, and Cannon accounted for 331 of them, giving him the MVP trophy for a second straight year.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:24 pm to DBG
What a life..... RIP to a Tiger legend
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:26 pm to DBG
Thoughts with the family. The legend lives.
Rest Tiger.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:29 pm to The Baker
quote:
He wanted to win. Same can’t be said for some recent lsu payers
Not now, man...SMH.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:36 pm to Cincinnati Bowtie
it’s a real fricking shame he didn’t make it to be honored on the 50th anniversary of his run and the 58 team this year.
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:37 pm to DBG
Dammit
RIP Mr. Cannon
RIP Mr. Cannon
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:41 pm to DBG
He will never be forgotten! May God bless his entire family. Thank you for the memories Mr Cannon!!
Posted on 5/20/18 at 12:53 pm to DBG
RIP.... got to be a special part of heaven cordoned off for LSU Tigers. Again, thanks for the memories and may God bless. RIP
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