La muerte de Billy Cannon este domingo, a la edad de 80, tuvo un profundo impacto en el mundo del fútbol americano.
Personalidades de varias épocas del programa de Louisiana State, y en general de la comunidad del fútbol americano, recordaron al ganador del Heisman de 1959 vía mensajes en redes sociales.
It is Halloween Night and Cannon Blasts... pic.twitter.com/8425ZXNUpC
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) May 20, 2018
We are saddened to learn of the passing of @LSUfootball legend Billy Cannon. He was one of the great halfbacks of his era. He will be missed. #Heisman #legend #20 #LSU #Tigers https://t.co/Sz58HVOl7L pic.twitter.com/mARObzGO0a
— The Heisman Trophy (@HeismanTrophy) May 20, 2018
Former Houston Oilers tailback Billy Cannon dies at 80
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 20, 2018
Amy Adams Strunk Statement 📰 » https://t.co/gMYqy86NqP pic.twitter.com/fPhQ4D4nnR
Billy Cannon was LSU football through and through. He was a legend. He will be missed and never forgotten.
— Coach Ed Orgeron (@Coach_EdOrgeron) May 20, 2018
An absolute legend. Billy Cannon was one of the greatest to ever put on a Tigers uniform. I always enjoyed my conversations with him and appreciated him taking the time to talk football with me. I'm beyond grateful to have met him. Rest In Peace #20. https://t.co/vBzElRy6fJ
— Jacob Hester (@JacobHester22) May 20, 2018
Rest In Peace to a legend. Enjoyed our conversations over the years. Thankful to have gotten to know you. You will be truly missed. https://t.co/UpOZ0qpjHT
— Glenn Dorsey (@GlennDorsey72) May 20, 2018
RIP Mr Cannon, a great football player but a even better person. Thanks for the opportunity to get too know you an call you a friend...#20
— K. Feezy (@feezy_k) May 20, 2018
I'm gonna miss you "OldSchool" as i used to call you for every piece of history and every wisdom nugget you passed along "RestWellupThere" you got your legs back as you used to always tell me!!! #CannontheLegend @LSUfootball #Legendary pic.twitter.com/CTM7OCWgCS
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) May 20, 2018
RIP #BillyCannon the greatest to ever wear the Purple & Gold @LSUfootball ! FOREVER LSU! https://t.co/XqKQ6lUSmB
— Kevin Mawae (@KevinMawae) May 20, 2018
R.I.P. Mr. Cannon. Your name, historic accomplishments & your Heisman defining play will live on forever!! Blessings to his loved ones. https://t.co/VB28b0H5rl
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) May 20, 2018
Sad day for all of us...
— Matt Flynn (@mflynn3) May 20, 2018
-Legend
-Inspiration
-GOAT
RIP, Billy#ForeverLSU https://t.co/ywcKeACS52
Damn RIP Mr. Billy Cannon. It was for sure an honor to soak up everything we've talked about over the years! You're one of the greatest in LSU history! Rest of GOAT✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/LjY4Cy2Fw9
— 5⃣ (@DhaSickest) May 20, 2018
It was always great catching up with you Mr. Cannon 🏈 Gone but not forgotten. #20 on the field #1 in our hearts! #LSUforever @LSUfootball pic.twitter.com/vd1A2Qyr5A
— Marlon Favorite (@bigfav504) May 20, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cannon family. Dr. Cannon was a mentor to me in my days at LSU and he will truly be missed. Thanks for the memories and RIP #20.
— Charles Alexander (@CmonMan4) May 20, 2018
It was definitely an honor meeting Billy Cannon and getting a chance to play for the program he helped build! #RIPHeisman #HalloweenRun #Legacy pic.twitter.com/sZllHJwvOj
— DJ Chark (@DJChark82) May 20, 2018