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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 is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: ... Joe Cappelletti (born 1966), voice actor; John Cappelletti (born 1952), American football ...
2024 Heisman Trophy: Date, time and how to watch the ceremony Every Heisman Trophy winner since 1935. 1935: RB Jay Berwanger (Chicago) 1936: TE Larry Kelley (Yale) 1937: HB Clinton Frank (Yale ...
The 1972 Penn State Nittany Lions represented Pennsylvania State University in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season.As a result of using ineligible players, the Oklahoma Sooners were ordered to forfeit seven wins from their 1972 season, including their on-field win over the Nittany Lions.
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.
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Over his coaching career, Paterno had one Heisman Trophy winner, John Cappelletti, who earned the award in 1973. Penn State football struggled from 2000 to 2004, with an overall 26–33 record in those years and Paterno became the target of criticism from some Penn State faithful.