Billy Cannon
American football player and dentist
Born
Died
2018
8 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at Louisiana State University, where achieved fame in 1959 by winning the Heisman Trophy. Played professionally in the National Football League and the American Football League primarily for the Oakland Raiders and the Houston Oilers. After retiring from sports, pursued a career in dentistry and opened a practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Won the Heisman Trophy in 1959
Played for the Oakland Raiders
Played for the Houston Oilers
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