John David Crow, Texas A&M’s first Heisman Trophy winner, dies at age 79

Posted Jun 19, 2015
The college football world is mourning the loss of John David Crow today. The former Heisman Trophy winner at Texas A&M running back passed away at the age of 79 Wednesday night. “John David Crow passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, Carolyn, and family. Services are pending and the family requests privacy at this time,” a statement released by Texas A&M Thursday read. (NBC Sports)

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