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 Heisman Trophy is the most illustrious individual ... Five years following his graduation, Orange running back Ernie Davis became the first Black player in college football history to win ...

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.

Seahawks legend Mack Strong shares the story of how Ernie Davis became the first Black Heisman winner. On the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and in celebration of ...

Heisman Trophy winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work. The full role call of Heisman Trophy winners, listed by year, can be found below.

Seahawks legend Mack Strong shares the story of how Ernie Davis became the first Black Heisman winner. Watch highlights from the Week 18 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles ...

College football’s most coveted individual award is undoubtedly the Heisman Trophy. Named after John W. Heisman, a prominent coach and athletic director in the early 20th century, the award and ...

The effort is being put forth by Walker for the potential of earning the coveted Ernie Davis Scholarship Award. Davis, known best at the Elmira Express, won college football’s Heisman Trophy ...