All three seniors were nominated by their coaches. Davis was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. New York, NY, 10006. I salute you.[8]. Ernie Davis Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. RARE, Ernie Davis 1961 Syracuse University Varsity Club Most Valuable Player A, 1963 Sports Illustrated ERNIE DAVIS Dies CLEVELAND Browns SYRACUSE ORANG, 1963 Cleveland Browns Facts Figures Media Guide Book Jim Brown Ernie Dav. ELMIRA, N.Y., May 22 (AP) --Elmira paid final tribute today to Ernie Davis, the 23-yearold football star, who died of leukemia Saturday in Cleveland. 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 the College Football Hall of Fame in 1979. Along the way, Davis broke Jim Browns career records in rushing (2,386 yards), all purpose yardage (3,414), scoring (220 points), and touchdowns (35). Uploading 1 Photo. To honor Ernie Davis, the Browns retired jersey number 45, the number he would have worn, in his honor. He had appointments with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, providing him the flexibility to do more applied research to assist his county Extension programs. He grew up in Marcus, IA, and graduated from Marcus High School in 1973. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1252/ernie-davis. Harrison and Bro. Browns officials hoped to put him in their backfield with fellow Syracuse alumnus Jim Brown and he was signed to a three-year contract. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Although he pulled a hamstring shortly before the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day in 1960, Davis scored two touchdowns to help beat the University of Texas, 23-14, cementing an undefeated campaign and the national championship for the Orangemen. Meanwhile, the traditionally all-white Washington Redskins had been ordered to integrate by Interior Secretary Stewart Udall if they wished to continue playing in new, federally funded D.C. (later RFK) Stadium. One of the first African American college football stars, Kenny Washington was one of two Black athletes to reintegrate the NFL in 1946. THOUSANDS HONOR DAVIS AT FUNERAL; Athlete Is Buried in Elmira --Kennedy Sends Eulogy May 23, 1963 The New York Times Archives See the article in its original context from May 23, 1963, Page 35. KY 42303. His teammates and supporters looked forward to seeing the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Davis sharing the backfield with Brown, breaking countless records and leading the Cleveland Browns to a decade of victorious seasons. Rob Brown plays Davis, with Dennis Quaid portraying Davis' Syracuse University coach, Ben Schwartzwalder. . Ten Thousand people attended his funeral, where a telegram from President Kennedy was read, in which Kennedy said of . Nobody told Davis what he had, and Modell pleaded with newsmen not to print or broadcast the truth. 347 Ernie Davis Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 347 Ernie Davis Premium High Res Photos Browse 347 ernie davis stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He was born on July 27, 1950, in Oakland, California. Tony Dungy is a former professional football player and coach who became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. After the 1961 season, his senior year, he was awarded the Heisman Trophy. Death date: 0 December, 1974, Sunday. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Try again later. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Davis didn't play during his freshman season at Syracuse, as was the rule at the time, though he dominated practices with his speed and power. Ray Charles Robinson Sr. [note 1] (September 23, 1930 - June 10, 2004), known professionally as Ray Charles, was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Davis was also 1/1 passing for 74 yards. Collecting the Words of Martin Luther King Jr. View ERNIE DAVIS's notice to leave tributes, photos, videos, light candles and for funeral arrangements Your high standards of performance on the field and off the field reflect the finest qualities of competition, sportsmanship and citizenship. Davis was elected to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 1979. GREAT NEWS! In this Draft, Ernie Davis was selected by the Cleveland Browns. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Owensboro, His commemorative statue now stands in front of the school named in his honor, Ernie Davis Academy. Both the House and the Senate eulogized him, and his wake was held in The Neighborhood House in Elmira, New York, where more than 10,000 mourners paid their respects. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He was born January 6, 1942, in Daviess County to the late Ernie. Known As \"The Elmira Express\", Ernie Attended Syracuse University, And Wore The Number 44 For The Syracuse Orange. In Ernie's senior year, the 1961 Orangemen finished with a record of 83, closing the season with a 1514 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the Liberty Bowl, played at Philadelphia's Franklin Field. 1961 Ernie Davis, "Tragic Superstar Runs All Over Pittsburgh" Touching P, 1963 Sports Illustrated ERNIE DAVIS Dies SYRACUSE ORANGEMEN Cleveland Br, 1963 June 28 : Vintage Vtg LIFE Magazine : Medgar Evers' Widow, Son, Fun, Catalogue Of Greek Vases, Antique Iridescent Glass Cameos, Intaglios, An, Hovey's Illustrated Catalogue Of New Plants For 1871, Choice Iowa Seeds 31st Annual Catalog (1901), Choice Iowa Seeds Golden Anniversary Edition (1915), Curry-Arrington Illustrated Catalog Of Field And Garden Seed (Spring 192, Transactions Of American Society Of Mechanical Engineers Vol. Ernie co-owned Ernie Davis and Sons Mechanical, Inc, with his brother Jerry, which their father started in 1953. He compiled 686 yards on 98 carries and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore, earning the nickname "The Elmira Express" and the first of three All-America selections. After winning the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis talked Floyd Little into doing an about face and playing football for Syracuse instead of Notre Dame. Dr. Ernest Edwin Davis, 81, of College Station, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Try again later. See you around. The same day, he went to Modells office. Davis Middle School In Elmira, Is Named In His Honor. Before tragedy struck, Davis was the hero of heroes on a football field. 2023 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Ernie Davis was born on June 4, 1940, in Brownwood, Texas, to his parents, Ed and Tylene Davis. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. In the summer of 1962, Ernie Davis was diagnosed with leukemia. Ernie proudly served on the Board of Independence Bank for over 25 years. A decade later, in a nation on the brink of cataclysmic changes, thousands of young boys Black and white would tack photographs of Ernie Davis to their bedroom walls. During his time with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Ernie was blessed to meet Marilyn. Rentals with his brother. Ernie graduated from Brownwood high school in 1958, where he participated on the football and golf teams. This had been standard operating procedure with the Browns from their inception in 1946; Brown served as his own general manager, and had enjoyed a free hand in football matters. After a 13-month fight, Ernie Davis succumbed to acute monocytic leukemia, the most lethal form of blood cancer. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [4], He was also drafted two days earlier by the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League.[16]. Ernie L Davis, 55 Resides in Indianapolis, IN Lived In Princeton IN, Francisco IN Related To Amisha Davis, Charlene Davis, Nicholas Davis, Patricia Davis, Alfred Davis Includes Address (10) Phone (4) Email (5) See Results Ernie Davis Resides in Federal Way, WA Related To Jacqueline Davis, Thomas Davis, Francine Davis, Valisha Davis, Phillip Davis Els and his partner Nick Price of Zimbabwe lost their four-ball match to Americans Davis Love III and Davis Duval 3 and 2. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The Orangmen finished 10th in the polls and Davis won the Heisman as the nations top player. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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He was born January 6, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Ernie Davis Sr. and Martine Purcell Davis. At age 12, he went to live with his mother and stepfather in Elmira, New York, where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football in grade school. Bobby Cossey officiating. SB/RCS. He was predeceased by : his father Ernie Davis Sr.. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. One of the most publicized incidents occurred after Davis was selected the Cotton Bowl MVP in 1960 when he was informedthat he could accept his award at the post-game banquet but would then immediately have to leave the segregated facility. Davis played football for coach Ben Schwartzwalder at Syracuse University from 1959 to 1961, and went on to national fame in each of those three seasons, twice winning first-team All-American honors. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ernie L Davis. With Brown and Davis in the same backfield, they thought, the offense would be unstoppable. He was born January 6, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Ernie Davis Sr. and Martine Purcell Davis. Ernie Davis, Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. This is a carousel with slides. I couldnt believe it.. [7] At 14 months, he was cared for by his maternal grandparents, Willie and Elizabeth Davis. It was a giddy, glorious time. The disease was incurable, and Davis died at age 23 at Cleveland Lakeside Hospital on May 18, 1963.[3]. There was a problem getting your location. Davis signed a three-year, $200,000 contract with the Browns in late December 1961 in San Francisco while preparing for the East-West Shrine Game. He Was The First African American To Receive The Heisman Trophy, Winning That In 1961. 2023 Getty Images. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. This memorial website was created in memory of Ernie Davis, 53, born on December 22, 1919 and passed away on January 0, 1973. 44, which had been worn by star halfbacks Davis, Brown and Floyd Little. Page main body content. College football used limited substitution rules at the time and players played both offense and defense. President John F. Kennedy, also in Gotham, asked to meet him. This contributed to Modell's decision to replace Brown before the 1963 season. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. To honor Ernie Davis, the Browns retired jersey number 45, the number he would have worn, in his honor. Ernie was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and loved his family and spending time with them. 34687 in the memo line of the check. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Although the details are somewhat disputed, Davis' contract was considered to be the most lucrative ever offered to an NFL rookie. One Syracuse player, Gerhard Schwedes, recommended that the whole Syracuse team leave the banquet to show solidarity with their black teammates, but the suggestion was overruled by Syracuse officials. Biden doesnt intend to defend Americas borders, Our woke cultures glamorization of obesity, World Trade Organization is worse than useless, The Cleveland Browns prize rookie halfback and Heisman Trophy winner appeared sluggish and slow as he played in the Coaches All-American all-star game in Buffalo in late June 1962 so much so that Browns owner Art Modell asked, Whats wrong with him?, Afterward, the player returned to his hometown of Elmira, N.Y., and told a friend, Im tired, and my gums are bleeding. cemeteries found in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He feared he had contracted mumps or mononucleosis. As a sophomore, Davis led the 1959 Syracuse team to a national championship, capping an 110 season with a 2314 win over the Texas Longhorns in the 1960 Cotton Bowl Classic, where Davis was named Most Valuable Player. Elmira Express\ '', Ernie attended Syracuse University coach, Ben Schwartzwalder to too failed... 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