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Ernie Davis. Ernest "Ernie" Davis, (14 de diciembre de 1939, 18 de mayo de 1963) fue un deportista estadounidense de fútbol americano que jugaba en la posición de running back, y el primer atleta negro que ganó el Trofeo Heisman. En su etapa como jugador universitario Davis formó parte del equipo de fútbol americano de la Universidad de ...
Ernie Davis. 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.
2 de abr. de 2014 · Ernie Davis was a college football star who led Syracuse to the national championship and became the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961. He died of leukemia at 23, after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns, and was honored by President Kennedy and the NFL.
14 de may. de 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. As a student at Elmira (N.Y.) Free Academy, Davis was a high
8 de oct. de 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.
Ernest "Ernie" Davis, (14 de diciembre de 1939, 18 de mayo de 1963) fue un deportista estadounidense de fútbol americano que jugaba en la posición de running back, y el primer atleta negro que ganó el Trofeo Heisman.
23 de feb. de 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.
