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By Chris Huston 11.7.19

Video: Richard Nixon presents the Heisman to Billy Cannon

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Vice President Richard Nixon, an avid football fan, presents the 1959 Heisman Trophy to LSU running backĀ Billy Cannon.

“Thank heaven he’s a weight lifter, because I can’t lift the trophy myself,” said Nixon.

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