Current Status Introducing Body:Senate Bill Number:1007 Primary Sponsor:Macaulay Type of Legislation:CR Subject:Cannady, John Date Bill Passed both Bodies:May 23, 1991 Computer Document Number:BBM/9480.JM Introduced Date:May 22, 1991 Last History Body:Senate Last History Date:May 23, 1991 Last History Type:Received from House Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Macaulay Passailaigue Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN
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1007 Senate May 23, 1991 Received from House
1007 House May 23, 1991 Introduced, adopted, returned
with concurrence
1007 Senate May 22, 1991 Introduced, adopted, sent to
House
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CONGRATULATING JOHN CANNADY, FORMER PLAYER WITH THE NEW YORK GIANTS OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, ON HIS RECENT INDUCTION INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME.
Whereas, John Cannady, Charleston native and resident, played college football for the Indiana University Hoosiers, where he earned All-Big 10 honors as a linebacker; and
Whereas, when his college playing career was over, Big John Cannady became the No. 2 draft choice of the New York Giants of the National Football League; and
Whereas, Big John played eight seasons for the Giants (from 1947-54) in the NFL, where he pioneered the position of middle linebacker; and
Whereas, he was named All-Pro three times and played in the NFL's first Pro Bowl in 1950 in Los Angeles; and
Whereas, several years ago he was named to the Indiana University all-time football team; and
Whereas, he was a dedicated and very talented player who toiled in the NFL for the sheer love of the game; and
Whereas, he left football after 1954 because of knee problems, returned to Charleston, and opened "Big John's", a local resort on East Bay Street where his unique hospitality is extended to and enjoyed by all; and
Whereas, he was recently inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame along with five other prominent athletic figures; and
Whereas, Big John Cannady had a truly distinguished playing career and is an outstanding individual who is greatly deserving of recognition. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulates John Cannady, former player with the New York Giants of the National Football League, on his recent induction into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Big John Cannady.