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.
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