John Cappelletti (RB, 1971-1973) John Cappelletti is best known for his emotional and inspiring 1973 season, when he won the Heisman Trophy, the only Penn State player to ever do so.

Nittany Inspiration 1973 Heisman winner John Cappelletti Comedian Bob Hope's many trademarks all came together on his Christmas TV specials. He would be shown entertaining American troops.

RB John Cappelletti It would be a total shame if Penn State Football’s one and only Heisman trophy winner wasn’t on this list. During the 1973 season Penn State Running Back, John Cappelletti ...

Penn State football has won one Heisman Trophy in its history. Could the Nittany Lions claim a second this season?

The 2023 Penn State football season begins Sept. 2 versus West Virginia. With the countdown to kickoff reaching 22 days, we focus on the Nittany Lions' lone Heisman Trophy winner.

Only one number, John Cappelletti’s No. 22, has been retired by the program at this point in time. And there is no indication that any others will join that one anytime soon.

A Philadelphia area native, John Cappelletti starred at Monsignor Bonner (Drexel Hill) High School before making the leap to college football in Happy Valley. Before breaking through as a dominant ...