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Coroner: 1994 Heisman Trophy Winner Rashaan Salaam’s Death was a Suicide

by Associated PressDecember 29, 2016January 25, 2022

DENVER (AP) — An autopsy has confirmed that Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam killed himself. FILE – In this Nov. 7, 2012, file photo, former Colorado running back and Heisman […]

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Funeral Service Held for 1994 Heisman Winner Rashaan Salaam

by Associated PressDecember 9, 2016January 25, 2022

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Former teammates joined family and friends to say goodbye to 1994 Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam on Friday, remembering his warm heart and peaceful spirit. Khalada […]

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1994 Heisman Winner Rashaan Salaam Found Dead in Colorado Park

by Associated PressDecember 6, 2016January 25, 2022

Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam was found dead Monday night in a Boulder park less than two miles from Folsom Field, where he carved his name into the University of […]

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