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John Cappelletti (born August 9, 1952) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Rams and the San Diego Chargers. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1973.
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This exclusive reel presents the full Heisman Memorial Trophy acceptance speech delivered by Penn State halfback John Cappelletti at the New York Hilton hotel in Manhattan on December 13, 1973....
Sep 27, 2019 · John Cappelletti is the only player in Penn State football history to ever capture the Heisman Trophy as college football’s most outstanding player. He won the award in 1973 after posting 1,522 rushing yards and 17 scores in a season that the Nittany Lions finished undefeated.
Jun 23, 2020 · Former Penn State star John Cappelletti's cancer-stricken little brother led to the Heisman Trophy and a heartbreaking movie.
Dec 28, 2023 · Cappelletti, who finished the regular season with 1,522 yards and 17 touchdowns, was announced as the 39th Heisman Trophy winner on Dec. 4, 1973, 533 points ahead of second-place Ohio State offensive tackle John Hicks.
John Cappelletti won Penn State's first Heisman by helping the Nittany Lions to a perfect 12-0 season and No. 5 ranking in both of the major polls.
An Especially Legendary Collegiate Player, John Cappelletti Captivated America With His Running Ability, Culminating In The Form Of A Heisman Trophy in 1973....
John Cappelletti was a defensive back in 1971, a running back in 1972-1973. Penn State's record in those years was 11-1, 10-2, 12-0. In 1973 Cappelletti scored 17 touchdowns and rushed for 1522 yards.
Heisman Trophy winner John Cappelletti scored 17 touchdowns and had three straight 200-yard games in his legendary senior season at Penn State. | Heisman Trophy, Penn State Nittany Lions football
