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John Cappelletti (born August 9, 1952) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions , where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1973.
During his acceptance speech, John names Joey as his prime motivator, then gradually breaks down in tears, as he tells everyone he wants Joey to have his trophy, for inspiring him and for enduring so much difficulty with leukemia. The whole Cappelletti family is there, and Joey runs to John's side.
Cappelletti's acceptance speech on December 13 at the Heisman Dinner (with new Vice President Gerald Ford next to him on the dais) [12] was considered the most moving ever given at these ceremonies, as he honored his 11-year-old brother Joey, who was battling leukemia at the time. [13] [14] [15]
The 2024 Heisman Trophy finalist will be announced today and the ceremony is six days away. Here is a list of past winners. ... 1973: RB John Cappelletti (Penn State) 1974: RB Archie Griffin (Ohio ...
The 2024 Heisman Trophy ceremony is Saturday. Here is a list of past winners for the coveted college football award. ... 1973: RB John Cappelletti (Penn State) 1974: RB Archie Griffin (Ohio State)
The 2024 Heisman Trophy will be awarded on Saturday. Here is a list of past winners for college football's top award, sorted by school. ... John Cappelletti (1973) Pitt Panthers (one) Tony Dorsett ...
The 1973 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University in the 1973 NCAA Division I football season.Penn State's third undefeated season under Joe Paterno was led by John Cappelletti who would become the first Penn State player to win the Heisman Trophy.
A quarterback has won the Heisman Trophy the most out of any position with 36 recipients, most recently Jayden Daniels in 2023. ... 1973: RB John Cappelletti (Penn State) 1974: RB Archie Griffin ...