USC star RB, 1979 Heisman Trophy winner Charles White dies at 64

[underpants]

LOS ANGELES -- Charles White, the legendary USC tailback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1979, died Wednesday. He was 64.

USC announced the death of White, who is still the Trojans' career rushing leader with 6,245 yards. The nine-year NFL veteran died of cancer in Newport Beach, California, the school said.

A two-time All-American and Los Angeles native, White won a national title in 1978 before claiming the Heisman the following season, when he captained the Trojans and led the nation in yards rushing. White led the Trojans in rushing in each of his final three seasons. He also won the Walter Camp, Maxwell and Pop Warner awards after his senior season.

He was named the Rose Bowl's MVP in both games following the 1978 and 1979 seasons. White was the third of USC's record eight Heisman winners, and he is still regarded reverently at the school long known as Tailback U.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35429778/usc-star-tailback-1979-heisman-trophy-winner-charles-white-dies-64

[LisaM]

1. Aww, that's sad.

Of course in Michigan land he is remembered for the Phantom Touchdown. I was in the old football building once and they had a huge photo of him on the wall, fumbling the ball a foot short of the end zone while the referee signalled a touchdown!!