He won the Heisman Trophy in 1955. I was an 11 year old kid, and he was bigger than life to me. He worked for the Yankees for many years. Ohio State Buckeyes legend, Heisman Trophy winner Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady dies at 85
He was an all around excellent athlete. Played both ways and even punted for the Buckeyes.Grew up in Columbus and played for the Old Central High School. RIP.
I didn't start following college football till 1956 so I don't remember him as a player but as I got to know things beyond the Irish I remember learning about him, thought his nickname was cool. Like so many great players of his era they were tremendous 2 way players.