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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...this season. Matthews is a big powerful runner who rolls over rather than around tacklers. But his greatest attraction to the pros is his blocking prowess: "This man dominates a game whether he's carrying the ball or blocking for someone else." (18) JOHN CAPPELLETTI, Penn State, 6 ft. 1 in., 210 Ibs., who won the Heisman Trophy last week, is a hard-running tailback who appeals to the pro scouts. In two seasons, Cappelletti gained 2,639 yds. and led the team to 21 wins. He promises to be another Larry Csonka, the Miami Dolphins' bruising running...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: TIME'S All-America Team: Pick of the Pros | 12/17/1973 | See Source »

...John Cappelletti, star running back for the Nittany Lions of Penn State, was named winner of the 1973 Heisman Trophy. The 215-pound senior from Upper Darby, Pa., more than doubled the point total of runner-up John Hicks, an offensive tackle from Ohio State. Cappelletti ran for over 100 yards in eight games this season, surpassing his last year's record...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CAPPELLETTI WINS HEISMAN | 12/5/1973 | See Source »

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