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In 1955, he won the Heisman Trophy (by the largest margin at the time) and the Maxwell Award, and was named the Associated Press Athlete of the Year. During his playing days, he was 5'10" and 170 pounds. Cassady earned the nickname "Hopalong" during his first game as a freshman for Ohio State.
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Central (Columbus)
- Ohio State (1952–1955)
Cassady again won All-America acclaim in 1955, when he rushed for 958 yards and 15 touchdowns. At the end of the year, Cassady’s list of accolades included the Heisman Trophy and recognition by the Associated Press as the 1955 Athlete of the Year.
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Sep 20, 2019 · Cassady starred as a halfback for the Buckeyes from 1952 to 1955 and won the Heisman as a senior by the largest margin at that time.
Sep 20, 2019 · Howard (Hopalong) Cassady in 1955, the year he won the Heisman Trophy as an All-American running back for Ohio State. He went on to be a member of the Detroit Lions’ 1957 N.F.L. championship team.
Sep 20, 2019 · Cassady again won All-America acclaim in 1955, when he rushed for 958 yards and 15 touchdowns. At the end of the year, Cassady’s list of accolades included the Heisman Trophy and recognition by the Associated Press as the 1955 Athlete of the Year.
Sep 20, 2019 · Howard “Hopalong” Cassady was Ohio State’s third Heisman Trophy winner, won an NFL championship and spent decades in the New York Yankees organization. But his most enduring identity was simply...
Sep 20, 2019 · Ohio State legend and 1955 Heisman Trophy winner Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady died at his home in Tampa, Florida, on Friday morning. He was 85 years old. Cassady is one of seven Heisman...
