COLLEGE FOOTBALL

John Lattner, the 1953 Heisman Trophy winner who helped lead Notre Dame to a 9-0-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in Frank Leahy’s final year as coach, died in Chicago from lung cancer at age 83.

Lattner, a two-time All-American, was a halfback, defensive back, punter and kick returner who edged Minnesota’s Paul Giel for the Heisman. He captured college football’s top individual honor even though he didn’t lead the Fighting Irish in rushing, passing, receiving or scoring that season.

Lattner had 13 career interceptions, still the third-best in school history. His 3,095 all-purpose yards was a school record that stood until 1979.