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Plaque on statue, Ernie Davis Academy, Elmira, New York. Davis played football for coach Ben Schwartzwalder at Syracuse University from 1959 to 1961, and went on to national fame in each of those three seasons, twice winning first-team All-American honors.
Apr 2, 2014 · Ernie Davis became the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy before his life was tragically cut short by leukemia at the age of 23.
Ernie Davis was an American collegiate gridiron football player who was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. As a student at Elmira (N.Y.) Free Academy, Davis was a high-school All-American in football and basketball.
Sep 12, 2008 · It was her first step toward falling in love with Ernie Davis. "He was a sophomore, a year ahead of me, although we didn't actually start dating until his junior year, " said Helen, the...
With this documentary, Syracuse University celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Ernie Davis, Class of 1962, becoming the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. ...more.
Oct 8, 2008 · For 45 years, nearly twice as long as Davis lived, his legend held strong among friends, acquaintances, fans and family members. The stories have grown more hushed over time, as some of those who...
Mar 30, 2009 · Ernie Davis is best known for being one of the greatest football players in college football history and the first black person to win the Heisman Trophy. In the process, Davis became an icon for an integrated America and for African Americans achieving the American Dream in a manner similar to Jackie Robinson desegregating Major ...
Davis was the nation's third-leading rusher, running for 877 yards and a school-record 7.8 yards per carry as he was voted an All-American. The Orangemen went a disappointing 7-3 in the 1961 ...
Ernie Davis Biography. A three-time All-American halfback and 1961 Heisman Trophy winner, Ernie Davis led Syracuse University to the national championship as a sophomore and was in...
Ernie Davis succeeded at every venue, a three-sport standout in high school, a two-time All-American halfback at Syracuse. Davis rushed for 2,386 yards and scored 220 points for the...
