John Cappelletti Signed Football - Penn State, Cebu City in Cebu City, Central Visayas for sale
I am selling a Heisman Trophy Football Autographed by John Cappelletti the 1973 Heisman Trophy Winner. It comes with a letter of authenticity from Suzuki (The Official Automobile of the Heisman Trophy Award). It is a full size football and it is in new condition and a great piece for the collector. John Cappellitti was a defensive back as a freshman and sophomore at Penn State. He was moved to running back in his junior year, 1972, and gained 1,117 yards. As a senior, he rushed for 1,522 yards, was a consensus All-American, and won the Heisman Trophy as the nation's outstanding college player. The 6-foot-1, 219-pound Cappelletti joined the Los Angeles Rams in 1974 and was with them for five seasons. He missed 1979 with a knee injury and then spent three seasons with the San Diego Chargers before retiring. In his 8 professional seasons, Cappelletti rushed 824 times for 2,751 yards, a 3.3 average, and 24 touchdowns. He caught 135 passes for 1,233 yards and 4 touchdowns. Here is an interesting story on John Cappelletti: Cappelletti's Heisman acceptance speech, where he dedicated his award to his dying brother, Joey, is one of the most memorable in the history of college sports. The relationship between Cappelletti and his younger brother, Joey, who died of childhood leukemia on April 8, 1976, was made into a television movie in 1977 called Something for Joey; Cappelletti was played by Marc Singer. The movie was based on the book of the same name written by Richard E. Peck and chronicled the bond between the two brothers as Cappelletti supported his young brother through his battle against cancer. During Cappelletti's senior season, Penn State was scheduled to play the West Virginia Mountaineers in a late October afternoon match. The morning of the game, Cappelletti asked Joey what he wanted for his upcoming 11th birthday. Joey replied "I want you to score three touchdowns for me. No, four." In Something for Joey a shocked Cappelletti is seen confiding to a teammate: "How am I going to score four touchdowns?" At the end of the 1st half, Cappelletti had scored 3 touchdowns, well on his way to four. But head coach Joe Paterno did not like to run up the score against opponents, so when the game resumed after halftime, Paterno told Cappelletti he would be on the bench. Cappelletti quietly took his seat on the bench, without telling Paterno of Joey's wish. Late in the 3rd quarter, one of Cappelletti's teammates told Paterno of Joey's wish. On Penn State's next possession, Paterno shouted "22", and Cappelletti took the field. Cappelletti scored his 4th touchdown on the same possession, and pointed to Joey as he ran off the field. Cappelletti went on to play professional football from 1974 through 1983 for the Los Angeles Rams and the San Diego Chargers. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He also was a member of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Location: Lahug, Cebu NOTES AND CONDITIONS: *Text Globe 09177711844 for questions *DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT or LBC IPP Payment *Items shipped via LBC immediately after payment is received and verified. *Shipping Fees -- Buyer will be responsible for Shipping & LBC Valuation Fees. *Items can be picked up locally. Text prior to meet-up *No Swap or Trade *WILL NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF THE PHILIPPINES Prefer a local buyer. Can meet up at JY Square or IT Business Park Thanks for looking.
