Auburn's first Heisman winner Pat Sullivan passed away Sunday morning. Sullivan was Auburn's quarterback from 1968-71 and finished his career at Auburn as a two-time All-American and won the Heisman trophy his senior season in 1971.
Following his playing career, Sullivan began coaching. His coaching career took him across the south with stops at his alma mater, TCU, UAB and Samford.
Tributes and condolences poured in from Auburn sports personalities and notable alumni following the news of Sullivan's passing.
Gus Malzahn, Auburn head coach
Bo Jackson, Auburn's 1985 Heisman winner
Jason Campbell, former Auburn quarterback (2001-2004)
Jonathan Wallace, former Auburn quarterback (2014-2015)
Sean White, former Auburn quarterback (2014-2017)
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Tommy Tuberville, former Auburn head coach
Tim Horton, former Auburn running backs coach
Rhett Lashlee, former Auburn offensive coordinator
Rodney Garner, Auburn defensive line coach
Deshaun Davis, former Auburn linebacker (2015-2018)
Daren Bates, former Auburn linebacker (2009-2012)
Trovon Reed, former Auburn cornerback (2010-2014)
Frank Thomas, Hall of Fame first baseman (1987-1989)
Tim Cook, Apple CEO
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