John Cappelletti Heisman Speech Transcript

This exclusive reel presents the full Heisman Memorial Trophy acceptance speech delivered by Penn State halfback John Cappelletti at the New York Hilton hotel in Manhattan on December 13,... Penn State football legend John Cappellettis moving Heisman Trophy acceptance speech was ranked as the No. 10 greatest inspiring moment in college football history by ESPN.

A transcript of John Cappellettis Heisman Trophy Award speech is available on this website, and a portion of his speech is available on VHS. The archives also have files on the many Penn Staters who have participated in the Olympics, either in competition, or in supporting roles. 1973 Heisman winner John Cappelletti with his parents and his brother Joey.

That brief excerpt of Cappellettis moving speech at the Downtown Athletic Club elicited a standing ovation from everyone at the Heisman Trophy ceremony and cemented his place in college football history. When Penn States John Cappelletti won the Heisman Trophy in 1973 as the countrys most outstanding collegiate football player, he dedicated the award to his dying little brother Joey. What follows are some excerpts from his acceptance speech that night, and a video highlight of the evening.

John Cappelletti, from direct transcripts of the speech: Heisman winner John Cappelletti gives his acceptance speech at the ceremony in 1973. It was 50 years ago tonight - Dec.

13, 1973 - that John Cappelletti received the The Heisman Trophy, becoming the greatest player in Penn State Football... This exclusive reel presents the full Heisman Memorial Trophy acceptance speech delivered by Penn State halfback John Cappelletti at 1973 Heisman winner John Cappelletti with his parents and his brother Joey. The collection contains a letter from U.S.

Vice President Gerald Ford donating a photocopy of his address to the Heisman trophy dinner; a photocopy of his reading copy in which he talks about Penn State's trophy winner John Cappelletti and coach Joe Paterno, and the symbolism of the Heisman trophy; and a press release reproducing the text of ...