Billy Cannon
- January 10, 2024
- Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Billy Cannon |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 2, 1937(1937-08-02) |
| Age | 87 |
| Date Of Death | 2018-05-20 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Mississippi |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Billy Cannon Biography
| Name | Billy Cannon |
| Birthday | Aug 2 |
| Birth Year | 1937 |
| Place Of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Dorothy Cannon |
Billy Cannon is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 2, 1937 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, United States. The 1959 Heisman Trophy during his time at LSU and, in 2008, was admitted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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He had four daughters and a son along with Dorothy, his wife Dorothy. Billy Jr., his son Billy Jr., was selected into the 1st round of 1984’s NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
Billy Cannon Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Billy Cannon is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Billy Cannon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a top high school athlete in football and track. He was famous for throwing the shot of 16 pounds to 54 feet.
After quitting his professional football career, he went on to become dentist. He was later found guilty of counterfeiting, and was sentenced in prison.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Billy Cannon height 6 ft 1 in Billy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Billy Cannon Dating?
According to our records, Billy Cannon married to Dorothy Cannon. As of December 1, 2023, Billy Cannon’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Billy Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Billy Cannon celebrates birthday on August 2 of every year.
What happened Billy Cannon?
In February 2013, Cannon suffered a stroke and was hospitalized in Baton Rouge. He was released two days later, returned to work the following Monday, and made a full recovery. Cannon died in his sleep on May 20, 2018 , at his home in St. Francisville, at the age of 80.
Did Billy Cannon won the Heisman Trophy?
Considered one of the best collegiate backs of his era, Cannon was awarded the Heisman Trophy at the conclusion of the 1959 season. Billy went on to a distinguished career in pro ball with the Houston Oilers, the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Is Billy Cannon still alive?
May 20, 2018
What teams did Billy Cannon play for?
Career highlights
- Pro Football Reference DatabaseFootball
Teams
1960–1963 1964–1969 1970| AFL Houston Oilers AFL Oakland Raiders NFL Kansas City Chiefs
College Football Hall of Fame, 90158
Where did Billy Cannon go to college?
Louisiana State University