Ernie Davis - Do It Like Davis

Ernie's teammates could rely on him because he always pushed himself to do his best for the team is an example of...

Ernie Davis was the last Syracuse University football player to wear the #44 jersey.

Ernie's high school teammates gave him the nickname "The Elmira Express."

Ernie always playing by the rules in life and during games is an example of...

Ernie Davis was drafted into the NFL by the Cleveland Browns.

Ernie reaching out a hand and helping an opponent up after being tackled during a football game is an example of...

Ernie Davis' primary or main sport in high school was football.

Ernie Davis' primary or main position in football was running back.

Ernie Davis played both football and basketball for Syracuse University?

Ernie attending every class and doing his best on assignments while attending Syracuse University is an example of...

Ernie Davis died from leukemia before ever officially playing for the Cleveland Browns.

Ernie Davis lead Elmira Free Academy to a 52-game victory streak and two successful sectional championships in football.

You can honor Ernie's memory and Do It Like Davis!

Ernie visiting sick children at the Shrine Hospital before the annual East-West Shrine game an example of...

Ernie Davis was born in Elmira, New York.

Ernie Davis was the first African American to be awared the Heisman Trophy.

Ernie Davis played as a varsity football player for Elmira Free Academy grades 9 - 12.

Ernie helping someone who was being teased for not knowing how to wear his football pads is an example of...

The Cleveland Browns retired Ernie's #45 jersey after his death in 1963.

Ernie Davis was a business major at Syracuse University.

Ernie Davis helped lead the 1959 Syracuse University football team to a national bowl victory.