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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.
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.
May 14, 2024 · Ernie Davis (born Dec. 14, 1939, New Salem, Pa., U.S.—died May 18, 1963, Cleveland, Ohio) was an American collegiate gridiron football player who was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.
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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...
Ernie Davis was the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961, leading Syracuse to its only national football championship. He died of leukemia at age 23, leaving behind a legacy of sportsmanship and courage.
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.
