The Advocate Photos: A look back at LSU football superstar Billy Cannon, who died Sunday at age 80 The Advocate Billy Cannon, the most acclaimed athlete Louisiana has ever produced and the central figure on LSU's 1958 national championship football team, died Sunday at the age of 80. He was a two-time All-American and the 1959 Heisman Trophy winner. LSU great Billy Cannon passes away at 80WGNO LSU football legend, 1959 Heisman winner Billy Cannon dies at 80USA TODAY LSU Legend, Heisman Winner Billy Cannon Dies at 80Sports Illustrated WAFB.com -WWL First News -CBSSports.com all 30 news articles ยป Continue reading...