Billy Cannon

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Billy Cannon was a former American football player and a standout running back who played in the National Football League (NFL). He is best known for his time with the New Orleans Saints and the Oakland Raiders, and he gained significant recognition for his impressive college career at Louisiana State University (LSU). Cannon won the Heisman Trophy in 1959 and became a notable figure in the sport. His career, however, was marred by legal issues later in life, which included convictions related to drug offenses. Recently, he was in the news as one of the five ex-NFL players granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump, aimed at providing second chances to those who have faced legal challenges.