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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.
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
Feb 23, 2022 · Ernie Davis, the “Elmira Express” who was the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961, came from humble beginnings, but persevered into prominence and the history books. As we reflect on Davis during Black History Month, his life — cut too short at 23 — had an impact that much beyond the gridiron.
Nov 8, 2021 · On December 6, 1961, Syracuse running back Ernie Davis becomes the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy—college football's top individual award—beating Ohio State fullback Bob Ferguson.
CLEVELAND, May 18 (AP) --Ernie Davis, the only Negro ever to win the Heisman Memorial Trophy, college football's highest award, died today after a 10-month battle against leukemia. He was 23...
Ernie was a standout athlete in high school and chose to attend Syracuse in order to follow in the footsteps of his idol Jimmy Brown. Davis broke all of Brown's records, rushing for 2,386 yards, netting 3,306 yards in all-purpose running, scoring 220 points including 35 touchdowns.
