4th & 5th Annotations; Introduction

Ashe, Jr., Arthur R.. A Hard Road to Glory: Football. New York: Amistad Press, Inc., 1988,1993.

The book states that "Problems or not, players were generally acknowledged for their performances". Ernie Davis was the first to recieve the Heisman Trophy, but during the same time period two other running backs were awarded as well for the nations outstanding collegiate player.

"Star-Gazette.com: Local Sports." Star-Gazette.com. 2005. 31 Oct 2008 .

The website provides quotes from Ernie Davis' fellow college team-mates. The article tells about instances when Ernie Davis helped win a game, even while being hurt.


Introduction:

During a time during racism and discrimination, there were blacks that had a great deal of talent that caught the publics eye. Ernie Davis a college student at Syracuse University was among the talented. Ernie Davis played as a running-back on the football team at Syracuse University and had quite a prestigious football career. Ernie was born December 14,1939 in New Salem,Pennsylvania. He was raised in Uniontown,Pennsylvania. He moved to Elmira,New York at the age of twelve to live with his mother and step-father. His talent begun at a young age.

2nd & 3rd Annotations; Thesis Statement

"Ernie Davis: A Tribute To "The Express"." erniedavis.syu.edu. Syracuse University, SU Athletics. 23 Oct 2008 .

This website told me that he was raised in poverty in Pennsylvania coal-mining country. it also stated that he hurdled social and economic obstacles to become one of the greatest running-backs in college football history. Davis a symbol for achievement that transcended race.


"Pages In The History Of Elmira; Ernie Davis the "Elmira Express"." cityofelmira.net. 2008. 23 Oct 2008 .

This website provided me with pictures of Ernie Davis. It told me that he was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1939. He attended Elmira Free Academy for High School.


Thesis Statement:
The actions Ernie Davis took against racial discrimination led him to be one of the most influential individual of his time. As the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story stills continues to inspire new generations.

First Annotation

"Heisman Trophy." heisman.com. 2008. 17 Oct 2008..

On this website I learned about his prestigious football career. After graduating from college he wasa signed by the Cleveland Browns. Soon after signing with the Browns he died from Leukemia

NHD Topic Selection

i choose Ernie Davis for my NHD project because i am interested in the idea of the first black Heisman Trophy Award winner in 1961. This person is important to history because he was the first African American athlete to be awarded the Heisman Trophy award as the best player in college football. Ernie davis was named by the Scholastic Coach Magazine as an All-American selection. He left behind a legacy of inspiration and gratitude.