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Ernest R. Davis (December 14, 1939 – May 18, 1963) was an American college football player for the Syracuse Orangemen who won the Heisman Trophy in 1961. He was the award's first African American recipient.
Apr 2, 2014 · (1939-1963) Who Was Ernie Davis? 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...
Ernest R. Davis was an American football player and the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline.
Oct 8, 2008 · Published: Oct 08, 2008 at 07:02 AM. Ernie Davis' only real NFL footnote was that, as part of a trade between Washington and Cleveland in 1962, he became the first black player drafted first...
Davis was the first African American ever to win the coveted Heisman Trophy. He won it in 1961 after a season in which he gained 823 yards on 150 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. He scored 15 touchdowns and totaled 94 points, leading Syracuse in pass receiving with 16 catches for 157 yards.
Mar 30, 2009 · He earned All-American honors in football in his junior and senior years at the Academy. As a result, Davis was offered over 50 scholarships. He chose Syracuse University (SU) at the request of SU alum and football legend Jim Brown. At Syracuse he was immediately compared to Brown.
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Feb 23, 2022 · When he finished playing, he had broken Jim Brown’s Syracuse career records in rushing (2,386 yards), all purpose yardage (3,414), scoring (220 points), and touchdowns (35). Davis capped his college career with 140 rushing yards in an MVP performance at the 1961 Liberty Bowl.
