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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.

   • Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
   • Position: Halfback

   • College: Syracuse (1959–1961)

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   Apr 2, 2014 · 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 inducted into...

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   Oct 8, 2008 · 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 overall.

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   Apr 30, 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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7. www.heisman.com › articles › ernie-davis-the-firstErnie Davis, The First Black Heisman Trophy Winner, Made An ...

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   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.

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   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....

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   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Ernie Davis (born Dec. 14, 1939, New Salem, Pa., U.S.—died May 18, 1963, Cleveland, Ohio) American collegiate gridiron football player who was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.

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   Did Ernie Davis die at a young age?

   • "Ernie Davis didn't die at a young age," said John Brown, his former Syracuse and Browns teammate and best friend. "He lived at a young age."

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   Did Ernie Davis ever play for the Cleveland Browns?

   • Cleveland’s plans to pair Brown in the backfield with another remarkable running back from Syracuse, Ernie Davis, winner of the 1961 Heisman Trophy, came to naught when Davis contracted leukemia and never played a game for the Browns. Nevertheless, Brown helped the team reach four league championship games, one of which they won (1964).

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   Who is Ernie Davis & Jim Brown?

   • In joining the Browns, the fleet, 6-foot-2, 210-pound Davis was to be paired with the legendary Jim Brown. It was to be the most incredible assemblage of running back talent ever. "Nothing would have equaled Ernie Davis and Jim Brown," former Browns owner Art Modell said. But it wasn't to be.

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10. www.blackpast.org › davis-ernie-1940-1963Ernie Davis (1940-1963) - Blackpast

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    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 League ...