7️⃣3️⃣ Days Out John Cappelletti won the Heisman Trophy in 1973. His inspirational speech at the ceremony honored his dying brother Joey #PennState 🏈🔵⚪️🏆 | The Penn State Bank Button Society

#CFB150: The Greatest Inspiring Moments in College Football History Ranking at #10 - #PennState's John Cappelletti makes a memorable 1973 Heisman Speech. #WeAre | Penn State Football

Heisman Trophy winner John Cappelletti scored 17 touchdowns and had three straight 200-yard games in his legendary senior season at Penn State. | Big Ten Network

John Cappelletti, who switched from defensive back to running back, was pivotal in Penn State Football’s success (11-1, 10-2, 12-0). In 1973, he scored 17 touchdowns, rushed for 1,522 yards, and averaged 5.3 yards per carry. He posted consecutive games with 202, 220, and 204 yards against Maryland, NC State, and Ohio U. His stellar season earned him The Heisman Trophy, The Maxwell Football Club Award and unanimous All-America honors. In his Heisman speech, he dedicated the award to his younger b

#22 John Cappelletti won PSU’ only Heisman in 1973.His inspirational speech at the ceremony honored his dying brother Joey. His number is the only one retired by the university #PennState #WeAre 🏈🔵⚪️🏆 | The Penn State Bank Button Society

It’s been 50 yrs since John Cappelletti’ Heisman speech | The Penn State Bank Button Society