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Legendary University of Oklahoma halfback who won the 1952 Heisman Trophy. He was selected second overall in the 1953 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts but only briefly saw the field in the NFL.He was the first player from the state of Oklahoma to win the Heisman Trophy.He and Johnny Unitas were both drafted by the Baltimore Colts.
BEFORE FAMEHis family moved from Cleveland, OK, to Oklahoma City when he was 14, but he stayed behind with relatives, getting by with odd jobs and support from the townspeople.
PERSONAL LIFEHe fathered three children with his wife Suzanne.
FUN FACTSFootball player Billy Vessels were born on Sunday, birthstone is Aquamarine, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Goat, it is 80 days until Billy Vessels next birthday.
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