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Ernest R. Davis (December 14, 1939 – May 18, 1963) was an American college football player who was a halfback for the Syracuse Orangemen who won the Heisman Trophy in 1961. He was the award's first black recipient.
The longest touchdown pass in Cotton Bowl history happened in this game as Syracuse halfback Gerhard Schwedes threw an 87-yard pass to Ernie Davis to give the Orangemen an early lead 1:13 into the game. Davis added in a touchdown run midway through the second quarter to extend the lead to 15–0 at halftime.
The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Charles Leavitt from a 1983 book Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express, authored by Robert C. Gallagher. The film is based on the life of Syracuse University football player Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, portrayed by actor Rob Brown.
Ernie Davis Award winners. 1963: Ray Fratarcangelo, Elmira Free Academy 1964: Mike Malone, Elmira Notre Dame 1965: Jack Leonard, Notre Dame 1966: Joel Ramich, Notre Dame 1967: Charley Collins ...
The 1961 Syracuse Orangemen football team was an American football team that represented Syracuse University as an independent during the 1961 college football season.In their 13th year underhead coach Ben Schwartzwalder, the Orangemen compiled an 8–3 record, outscored opponents by a total of 253 to 117, and defeated Miami (FL) in the 1961 Liberty Bowl.
The nominees for the 2023 Ernie Davis Award were announced Saturday afternoon during a ceremony at the Arnot Mall in Horseheads.. Finalists are Elmira High School's Evan Garvin, Thomas A. Edison's ...
Syracuse running back Ernie Davis became the first African-American football player to win the Heisman Trophy. This was Syracuse's fifth bowl game in 8 years. Miami was making their first bowl appearance since 1952.
Professional baseball's history in Elmira is filled with stories and characters. Don Zimmer got married at home plate at Elmira's Dunn Field.Earl Weaver, who married an Elmiran, honed his fiery ...