The Advocate LSU family, fans, former athletes remember Cannon as 'one of the greatest' to don purple and gold The Advocate A product of Istrouma High School star who commandeered national attention in his legendary Halloween run on Oct. 31, 1959, Cannon could be seen speaking with LSU athletes and spectators both on and off the field in the years after his retirement. LSU great Billy Cannon passes away at 80WGNO LSU football legend, 1959 Heisman winner Billy Cannon dies at 80USA TODAY Social media reacts to the passing of LSU legend Billy CannonNOLA.com Monroe News Star -Sporting News all 47 news articles ยป Continue reading...