Ernie Davis

Ernie Davis

Ernest "Ernie" Davis was an American football running back and the first African-American athlete to win the Heisman Trophy. Wearing number 44, Davis competed collegiately for Syracuse University before being drafted by the Washington Redskins, then almost immediately traded to the Cleveland Browns in December 1961. However, he would never play a professional game, as he was diagnosed with leukemia in 1962. He is the subject of the 2008 Universal Pictures movie biography The Express, based on the non-fiction book Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express, by Robert C. Gallagher. Davis played football...
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quick facts
Birthdate:December 14, 1939
Birthplace:New Salem-Buffington, Pennsylvania
Date of death:May 18, 1963
Height:6' 2"
Weight:211.6 lbs.
Education:Syracuse University
Also known as:Ernest Davis, Elmira Express, Ernie

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Education

Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Location:Syracuse
Founded:1870
Colors:Orange
Mascot:Otto the Orange

Syracuse University, commonly referred to as Syracuse, 'Cuse, or SU, is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College....
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NFL players from Syracuse University
NamePositionMost recent team
Quinn Ojinnaka Tackle St. Louis Rams
Olindo Mare Placekicker Carolina Panthers
Dwight Freeney Defensive end Indianapolis Colts
Steve Gregory Cornerback New England Patriots
Will Allen Cornerback New England Patriots
Tanard Jackson Cornerback Washington Redskins
Tony Fiammetta Fullback New England Patriots
Delone Carter Running back Indianapolis Colts
Arthur Jones Nose tackle Baltimore Ravens
Jameel McClain Linebacker Baltimore Ravens
Curtis Brinkley Running back San Diego Chargers
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Hometown of Ernie Davis

New Salem-Buffington
New Salem-Buffington, Pennsylvania

New Salem-Buffington is a census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 808 at the 2000 census. New Salem and Bluffington are both located in Menallen Township. New Salem-Buffington is located at...
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Places Ernie Davis has lived

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where was Ernie Davis born?
  • A:
    Ernie Davis was born in New Salem-Buffington.
  • Q:
    How did Ernie Davis die?
  • A:
    He died from leukemia.

Awards & Accolades

  • #1 Draft Pick
    1962
  • Heisman Trophy Winner
    1961

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