The next spring, Davis noticed more swelling and entered the hospital again. Two days later, on May 18, he died in his sleep. His tombstone reads: Ernie Davis / 1961 Heisman Trophy / 1939-1963.

The next spring, Davis noticed more swelling and entered the hospital again. Two days later, on May 18, he died in his sleep. His tombstone reads: Ernie Davis / 1961 Heisman Trophy / 1939-1963.

(WETM) — Ernie Davis fans have two opportunities to get ... The one-signature ball highlights Davis’s 1961 Heisman Trophy win. The Wilson football is printed with “SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ...

Seahawks legend Mack Strong shares the story of how Ernie Davis became the first Black Heisman winner. THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, DETROIT LIONS DEFENSIVE END AL - QUADIN MUHAMMAD AND DETROIT LIONS ...

Seahawks legend Mack Strong shares the story of how Ernie Davis became the first Black Heisman winner. Quarterback Sam Darnold joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview following his new ...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira football legend Ernie Davis’ name continues to be remembered. Davis was the first Black football player to ever win college football’s Heisman Trophy while at ...

Elmira football legend Ernie Davis’ name continues to be remembered. Davis was the first Black football player to ever win college football’s Heisman Trophy ...