Cliff Grassmick, Daily CameraFormer Buff and Heisman Trophy winner, Rashaan Salaam, was the grand marshall at the CU homecoming parade, Oct. 25, 2014.
Adam Nadel, The Associated PressColorado's Rashaan Salaam poses with the 1994 Heisman Trophy on Dec. 10, 1994, at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images22 Aug 1997: Running back Rashaan Salaam of the Chicago Bears looks on during a pre-season game against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Saints won the game 13-7.
Chicago Sun-Times PhotoChicago Bears' Rashaan Salaam (31) is examined after a leg injury during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997, against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Eric Risberg, Associated PressOakland Raiders running back Rashaan Salaam runs during a drill at the Raiders training camp in Napa, Calif., Friday July 30, 1999. Salaam got himself drug-free, he had a second chance in pro football. Now, the Cleveland Browns are giving the running back a third. Salaam, who jeopardized his life and playing career because of an addiction to marijuana, signed a one-year contract with the Browns, who hope the former Heisman Trophy winner can help their sorry running game.
Photo courtesy of University of ColoradoRashaan Salaam with Heisman Trophy 1994
Tim DeFrisco, Getty Images15 Oct 1994: Colorado running back Rashaan Salaam breaks into the open field during the Buffaloes 45-7 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in a Big Eight game at Folsom Field in Boulder.
Otto Greule, AllsportColorado Buffaloes' Rashaan Salaam tries to turn the corner against the Notre Dame defense during the third quarter of the Fiesta Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., on Jan. 2, 1995.
Cliff Grassmick, Daily CameraNov. 1994 - Rashaan Salaam.
Cliff Grassmick, Daily CameraFormer Buff and Heisman Trophy winner, Rashaan Salaam, left, shares a laugh with Chancellor, Phil DiStefano and his wife, Yvonne, during the parade.
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Former Buff and Heisman Trophy winner, Rashaan Salaam, was the grand marshall at the CU homecoming parade, Oct. 25, 2014.
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Getting your player ready...
Former Colorado Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam died at the age of 42, according to the school. He was found dead Monday night in a park in Boulder.
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