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  2. imorning.blob.core.windows.net › celebupdatesA Life Cut Short, But A Legacy That Lives On

    Jun 10, 2024 · refers to the tragic story of Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961. A highly talented running back, Davis's career was cut short by leukemia, which he succumbed to in 1963 at the age of 23.

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  4. buffalonews.com › news › localFriend recalls Ernie Davis' final game in Buffalo

    4 days ago · Sean Kirst: 60 years after Ernie Davis died, best friend recalls final game in Buffalo. A snapshot of Ernie Davis, John Brown and Sylvia and John Mackey in 1962, with Davis' new...

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    Jun 4, 2024 · Elizabeth Shivers portrays Elizabeth Davis, the sister of Ernie Davis and part of his supportive family.

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    1 day ago · Ernie Davis, who led Syracuse to a national championship in 1959, became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961.

  7. metaunfolded.com › ernie-davisErnie Davis Bio, Early Life, Career, Net Worth and Salary

    Jun 11, 2024 · In 1957, Ernie Davis was named to the junior varsity football team at Elmira Free Academy, where he had previously earned three consecutive all-conference awards. During his high school career, he set a school record with 138 career points.

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  8. howtheyplay.com › team-sports › first-africanFirst African American College Football Player to Win the ...

    Jun 10, 2024 · Ernie Davis is the first black college football player to with the Heisman Trophy. It is an award given to the best player in college football. He played for Syracuse University. Davis helped his team win the Cotton Bowl over Texas to become national champions in 1959.

  9. www.reddit.com › r › Oldschool_NFLThe tragic life of Browns draftee Ernie Davis (1962) : r ...

    Award. Ernie died of Leukemia ,less than a year after Paul Brown traded Bobby Mitchell to Washington for drafting rights to procure Ernie.