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| Ernie Davis 1939-1963 |
As we come off the signing day frenzy for many of our area high school football stars, let's remember Ernie Davis of Syracuse University. Davis' immaculate skill on the gridiron made him the first African American to win the Heisman trophy during his senior year at the university in 1961.
After college, the Heisman winner was signed to the Cleveland Browns but sadly never got to play a game. He was diagnosed with leukemia a few days before he was set to play in a college all-star game in Chicago. He died at the young age of 23.
Ernie Davis' life may have ended too soon, but it is remembered every time one of our own(Mark Ingram/Cam Newton) wins the honor of the Heisman. Thank you Ernie Davis and congratulations to all of our high school seniors that signed on Wednesday.
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