Pat Sullivan, former Heisman Trophy winner and Auburn legend, dies at age 69

Posted Dec 4, 2019
Auburn legend and Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan has died at the age of 69, the school announced on Sunday. Sullivan came to Auburn as a quarterback in 1968 and played three seasons with the Tigers. It was during his senior season of 1971 that Sullivan won the school's first Heisman Trophy after throwing for 2,012 yards and 20 touchdowns. (CBS Sports)

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