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Ernie Davis was a college football star at Syracuse University who won the Heisman Trophy in 1961 and was the first overall pick in the 1962 NFL Draft. He died of leukemia at age 23 without playing in the NFL and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1979.
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.
Oct 8, 2008 · Ernie Davis was a college football legend who overcame racial barriers and a speech impediment to become the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy and the first drafted overall by the Cleveland Browns. He died of leukemia at 23, but his legacy lives on through his teammates, friends and a new film.
5 days ago · Ernie Davis was a running back who played for Syracuse University and won the Heisman Trophy in 1961. He was the first African American to receive the award, but he died of leukemia before playing in the NFL.
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Sep 12, 2008 · Ernie Davis was a star football player and a gentle, kind man who transcended football. Read the memories of his girlfriend, his friends and his community in Syracuse, where he played for SU and won the Heisman Trophy.
Feb 23, 2022 · Ernie Davis was the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961, leading Syracuse to a national title and meeting President Kennedy. He died of leukemia at 23, but left a lasting legacy as a Syracuse legend and a Cleveland Brown.
Ernie Davis was the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961, leading Syracuse to the national title and breaking Jim Brown's records. He died of leukemia in 1963, but his legacy lives on as a Hall of Famer and a role model for many.
