Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. I want you to get busy lifting weights.. (*) Includes interception returned for 12 yards against Holy Cross Author Jocelyn Selim writes that at the banquet following the 1960 game, Davis was told he could only accept his award and then would be required to leave the segregated facility. #ErnieDavis (December 14, 1939-May 18, 1963) was an American football player who was the first . He was born January 6, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Ernie Davis Sr. and Martine Purcell Davis. Your high standards of performance on the field and off the field, reflect the finest qualities of competition, sportsmanship and citizenship. This is a carousel with slides. From January through June of that year, three Browns players all tragically died, two of whom had yet to suit up for the organization. Ernie Davis <p>Ernest Davis, 74, of Archdale, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Hospice Home at High Point.</p> <p>Born July 11, 1947, in Guilford County, he was the son of the late Catherine Mary Lepper Hicks. Although he never played a game with the Browns, Davis' No. Please enter your email and password to sign in. One of Davis last visitors was Jim Brown, the Browns NFLs perennial rushing leader. Treatment began immediately, and Davis was optimistic that he would recover from his condition. Ernie stayed involved with his community, serving as President and Zone Chairman of the College Station Morning Lions Club, serving as Trustee for 14 years on the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, and he had always been very involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Davis was the first African American recipient in the football game. Davis was born on December 14, 1939, in New Salem, Pennsylvania. The 1960 Syracuse Orangemen finished with a record of 72 and did not play in a post-season bowl game. . It's a privilege for me to address you tonight as an outstanding American, and as a worthy example of our youth. Davis and his black teammates were allowed to finish their meals at the banquet. To honor Ernie Davis, the Browns retired jersey number 45, the number he would have worn, in his honor. Try again later. This dining hall includes a salad bar, Sbarro . Paypal only. He was the first African American man to win the Heisman Trophy and to be picked first overall in the NFL draft, but he never played a pro game and died at 23 after contracting leukemia. President John F. Kennedy, also in Gotham, asked to meet him. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Ernest Davis (December 14, 1939 May 18, 1963) was an American football player who won the Heisman Trophy in 1961 and was its first African-American recipient. One of the first African American college football stars, Kenny Washington was one of two Black athletes to reintegrate the NFL in 1946. It was a giddy, glorious time. Cover has crease in upper right corner and is visible in the photo. Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its original form through TimesMachine. The 2008 Universal Pictures film The Express: The Ernie Davis Story, based on the nonfiction book Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express, by Robert C. Gallagher, helped keep Davis' memory alive by exposing new generations of fans to his story. [24] He was diagnosed with acute monocytic leukemia and began receiving medical treatment. Prior to his retirement, Ernie was a mechanic by trade. Terms of Service apply. Davis, a running back, takes for over Jim Brown, who goes on to be one of the best players in NFL history. [21][22] Originally reported at $80,000, the contract, according to Davis's attorney, Tony DeFilippo, consisted of $80,000 for playing football, including a $15,000 signing bonus; $60,000 for ancillary rights, such as image marketing; and $60,000 for off-season employment. Ernie co-owned Ernie Davis and Sons Mechanical, Inc, with his brother Jerry, which their father started in 1953. The physician said as long as the disease was in remission, he saw no reason why Davis couldnt play football. Davis didn't play during his freshman season at Syracuse, as was the rule at the time, though he dominated practices with his speed and power. He was born January 6, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Ernie Davis Sr. and Martine Purcell Davis. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. At age eleven, he moved to Elmira, New York, to join his mother, who had remarried. Copyright 2023 The Washington Times, LLC. After everyone ate and the trophies were handed out, the three black Syracuse players, Brown, Davis and Art Baker were asked to leave and were taken to another party in Dallas by local NAACP representatives. Ernie Davis, Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Ernest Davis, 74, of Archdale, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Hospice Home at High Point. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He played baseball, basketball and football at Elmira Free Academy, earning high school All-American honors in the latter two sports. Shortly after signing and before he suited up for his first pro game, Ernie was struck down by leukemia. Modell summoned specialists from all over to treat Davis and subsequently said, I tried everything, even quackery., The leukemia remained in remission through the fall of 1962 but returned the following March, forcing Davis to make frequent hospital visits. Recalled Otto Graham, his coach: We all looked at him, and someone said, This is an All-American? He had no pep. Ernie earned various awards for his work and dedication to the livestock industry, he received the Extension Superior Service Award in 1983 for the work done on CATTLEX; the Extension Superior Service Award in 1987 for the Pork Profit Program; Japan's Livestock Industry Promotion Corporation Visiting Professor Award in 1988; the Deputy Chancellor's Award in Excellence in 1989; the Texas A&M Former Students Association's Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award in 1989; the American Agricultural Economics Association's Premier Forecaster Award in 1989-90; the Western Agricultural Economics Association's Outstanding Extension Programs Award in 1992; the Independent Cattlemen Association's Outstanding Leadership to Texas Livestock Industry award in 1995; the Livestock Marketing Information Center's Distinguished Service to the U.S. Livestock Industries and Leadership to the Center award in 1995; the Vice Chancellor's Award for Industry Support in 2000; the Texas A&M University System's Regents Fellow Award in 2000; and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers' Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Texas Livestock Industry award in 2004. Ernie Died Of Leukemia In 1963, At Age 23, And Is Buried In, Chemung County, Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York 14904. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. By Sean Kirst | skirst@syracuse.com 041905 Davis.JPG Ernie. He played baseball, basketball and football at Elmira Free Academy, earning high school All-American honors in the latter two sports. Obituary. Discrimination was prevalent in the American South and during Davis' Cotton Bowl visit to host city Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ernest E. Davis June 4, 1940 - November 4, 2021 Dr. Ernest Edwin Davis, 81, of College Station, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Davis girlfriend, Helen Gott, was at her sorority house on the Syracuse campus when two friends came up and put their arms about her. 220 Rock Prairie Rd, Sorry! Drag images here or select from your computer for Ernie Davis memorial. . But after tests were conducted, a doctor called the Browns owner and said, Mr. In 1959 He Led Syracuse To Its Only National Championship In Football With Coach Ben Schwartzwalder. In 2011, rival schools Southside High School (Elmira, New York) and Elmira Free Academy combined their athletic teams, which together were renamed the Elmira Express, named after Ernie Davis. At Syracuse, he rushed for 2,386 yards and had 35 all-purpose touchdowns over three seasons while wearing the No. So would he indeed play? A middle school in Elmira is named for him. He Was . Althea Gibson was the first African American tennis player to compete at the U.S. National Championships in 1950, and the first Black player to compete at Wimbledon in 1951. He is the first black player to win a Heisman Trophy. Paypal only. This is the story of how Tom Bloom, Ernie Davis, and Don Fleming became a sad footnote in team history. After retirement, Marilyn and Ernie retired to Praha, Texas, and formed Mullberry Hill Cattle Ranch. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Modell, I have dreadful news about Ernie Davis. College Station, He was a truly good person. E Jack was born January 6, 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Ernest and Dezzie Davis. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He also co-owned J.E.D. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Stars In The Movie Are, Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Clancey Brown, And Charles S. Dutton. Davis chose to go to the Cleveland Browns where his classmate John Brown would be his roommate and Jim Brown, whom he admired, was already playing. Rob Brown plays Davis, with Dennis Quaid portraying Davis' Syracuse University coach, Ben Schwartzwalder. Ernie Davis is known for Backlash (2011), The Age of Reason (2014) and The Walking Deceased (2015). Trivia (6) Won the 1961 Heisman Trophy, as the outstanding college football player; first black player to win the award. Ernie Davis, Stunts: Backlash. A great piece of history, JET is filled with stories about civil rights issues, as well as about entertainment and sports figures of the day. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1252/ernie-davis. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Nobody told Davis what he had, and Modell pleaded with newsmen not to print or broadcast the truth. In Boy Scouts, Ernie earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Palms. College Football Player. When Ernie retired from the Texas A&M University system in 2004, he and his wife, Marilyn, established an endowed scholarship dedicated for students in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness. Before tragedy struck, Davis was the hero of heroes on a football field. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options await you. He was born January 6, 1942, in Daviess County to the late Both the House and the Senate eulogized him, and his wake was held in The Neighborhood House in Elmira, New York, where more than 10,000 mourners paid their respects. "use strict";(function(){var insertion=document.getElementById("citation-access-date");var date=new Date().toLocaleDateString(undefined,{month:"long",day:"numeric",year:"numeric"});insertion.parentElement.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(date),insertion)})(); Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. Ernie Davis died at the age of 23 on May 18, 1963, of acute monocytic leukemia. [1][2][3] Davis played college football for Syracuse University and was the first pick in the 1962 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Washington Redskins, but was almost immediately traded to the Cleveland Browns. Page main body content. A system error has occurred. Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person. Invalid File Type. Davis was the first African-American to become part of the organization not only at the Syracuse chapter, but for the national fraternity as a whole. Weve updated the security on the site. Privacy Policy and Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Singer ILENE DAY is the cover story. 44, which had been worn by star halfbacks Davis, Brown and Floyd Little. He Was The First African American To Receive The Heisman Trophy, Winning That In 1961. View Full Article in Timesmachine , See the article in its original context from. Davis scored two touchdowns to help the Orangemen beat Texas, 23-14, in the Cotton Bowl as Syracuse won the national title. To Janet and family. After winning the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis talked Floyd Little into doing an about face and play football for Syracuse instead of Notre Dame. The rift between Coach Brown and Modell worsened when Modell brought in doctors who said Davis was well enough to play and Brown still refused to allow it. Ernie Davis, Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Try again later. In 1972, he became the department's Extension Livestock Marketing Economist. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. When dessert was brought, a gentleman quietly approached them and told them they would have to leave when the doors were opened to the public for a dance. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. Funeral Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday January 17, 2023 at Waters Funeral Home with Dr. C.W. Ernie Davis, Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Search above to list available cemeteries. Ernie Davis, byname of Ernest R. Davis, also called the Elmira Express, (born Dec. 14, 1939, New Salem, Pa., U.S.died May 18, 1963, Cleveland, Ohio), American collegiate gridiron football player who was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Lived: 77 years. ). This browser does not support getting your location. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ernie L. Davis Jr. of Philpot, Kentucky, who passed away on June 29, 2022, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. In the summer of 1962, Davis was diagnosed with acute monocytic leukemia and began receiving medical treatment. This memorial website was created in memory of Ernie Davis, 53, born on December 22, 1919 and passed away on January 0, 1973. Editor in chief Alexis O'Connell writes, " Ernie Davis Hall is a student favorite. Ten months later, on May 18, 1963, Ernie Davis died of leukemia at 23 as football fans across the nation mourned. Burial will be in the Prentiss Memorial Gardens Cemetery. https://www.biography.com/athlete/ernie-davis. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. A man of firsts, Davis was the first African American man to win the Heisman Trophy, the first to join the prestigious Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity (a nationally recognized fraternity that was initially all-Jewish) and, in 1962, the first African American player to be picked first overall in the NFL draft. This had been standard operating procedure with the Browns from their inception in 1946; Brown served as his own general manager, and had enjoyed a free hand in football matters. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [7] At 14 months, he was cared for by his maternal grandparents, Willie and Elizabeth Davis. They finally had the chance to shake hands and talk when Davis was in New York to accept the Heisman Trophy in December 1961, an encounter that thrilled the young football star. THOUSANDS HONOR DAVIS AT FUNERAL; Athlete Is Buried in Elmira --Kennedy Sends Eulogy May 23, 1963 The New York Times Archives See the article in its original context from May 23, 1963, Page 35. He was born January 6, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Ernie Davis Sr. and Martine Purcell Davis. Ernest Ernie Lee Davis, 75, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in Protection, Kansas. Davis was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Biden doesnt intend to defend Americas borders, Our woke cultures glamorization of obesity, World Trade Organization is worse than useless, The Cleveland Browns prize rookie halfback and Heisman Trophy winner appeared sluggish and slow as he played in the Coaches All-American all-star game in Buffalo in late June 1962 so much so that Browns owner Art Modell asked, Whats wrong with him?, Afterward, the player returned to his hometown of Elmira, N.Y., and told a friend, Im tired, and my gums are bleeding. A three-time All-American halfback and 1961 Heisman Trophy winner, Ernie Davis led Syracuse University to the national championship as a sophomore and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1979. Standard text messaging rates apply. One Syracuse player, Gerhard Schwedes, recommended that the whole Syracuse team leave the banquet to show solidarity with their black teammates, but the suggestion was overruled by Syracuse officials. [14] The stadium was a city-owned facility, and the Washington city government has long been legally reckoned as a branch of the federal government (given that the Constitution gives Congress ultimate authority over the capital). Learn more about managing a memorial . In Ernie's senior year, the 1961 Orangemen finished with a record of 83, closing the season with a 1514 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the Liberty Bowl, played at Philadelphia's Franklin Field. KY 42303, 1300 Old Hartford Rd, A decade later, in a nation on the brink of cataclysmic changes, thousands of young boys Black and white would tack photographs of Ernie Davis to their bedroom walls. After consulting another hematologist, coach Paul Brown refused to let Davis suit up. Please reset your password. As head football coach at Pennsylvania State University, Joe Paterno was one of the most successful coaches in the history of collegiate football. During his time at Texas A&M, Ernie had many accomplishments. [17] He openly admitted that his unwillingness to sign a black player was an effort to appeal to his mostly Southern fan base (they had been the southernmost team in the league for a quarter century). This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Try again. Ernie Davis was born on June 4, 1940, in Brownwood, Texas, to his parents, Ed and Tylene Davis. Davis played football for coach Ben Schwartzwalder at Syracuse University from 1959 to 1961, and went on to national fame in each of those three seasons, twice winning first-team All-American honors. I couldnt believe it.. The Orangemen finished 10th in the polls and Davis won the Heisman as the nation's top player by a relatively slim margin over Ohio State fullback Bob Ferguson to become the become the first black player to win the Heisman. Verify and try again. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Burial will follow services at Highland Cemetery. Ernest R. Davis (born December 14, 1939 in New Salem, Pa., U.S., also known as the Elmira Express) is an American gridiron football player who won the 1963 Heisman Trophy and became the first African-American to do so Ernest Davis, 23, was an American football halfback who died from a heart attack in 1985. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Organise, control, distribute, and measure all of your digital content. [4] Davis was diagnosed with leukemia that same year,[5][6] and died shortly after at age 23 without ever playing in a professional game. Year should not be greater than current year. Oops, we were unable to send the email. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. However, Davis' first love was football. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He served Shreveport as the chief of the Auxiliary . Singer ILENE DAY is the cover story. I salute you.". Best feature is the eight page story and photo spread on the funeral of ERNIE DAVIS. Ive got to get my gums checked., Five weeks later, the player flew to Chicago to begin practices for the College All-Star Game. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be mailed to the Department of Agricultural Economics, c/o Dona Chester, 600 John Kimbrough Blvd. In 1961, Ernie Davis became the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. cemeteries found in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. If he hadnt asked the question why me? I think I did. The film tells the story of Ernie Davis, a football player who joins Syracuse. After receiving his Bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry from Oklahoma State University in 1962, he began his career as a Junior Assistant County Agent in Training in Comanche County, Texas. IN LOVING MEMORY OF Albert Sidney Newton, Jr. July 27, 1950 August 26, 2022 OBITUARY Albert Sidney Newton, Jr. passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, after eventually succumbing to complications 10 days after a massive cardiac event. SB/RCS. In his junior year, 1960, he set a record of 7.8 yards per carry and was the third leading rusher in the country with 877 yards, having rushed for 100 yards in six of nine games. He Played High School Football For Elmira Free Academy, Also Known As EFA. The Express looks at Davis' struggles while at Syracuse because of his skin color. When he wasn't ranching or working with livestock, you could find Ernie sipping on a glass of Canadian Club whiskey. That fall, following chemotherapy, the leukemia went into remission, and Austin Weisberger, his hematologist, finally told Davis what the illness was. Add a photo Authorize the original obituary Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Redskins founder and owner George Preston Marshall was an avowed racist who kept the Redskins entirely white long after the other teams had integrated. Allow Ernie Davis to be recognized more easily Increase the accessibility of loved ones to show you their sympathy Ernie Davis remained in the half-back position. He feared he had contracted mumps or. The issue became a point of contention between Brown and Modell, who fired the famous coach the following January. At age 12, he went to live with his mother and stepfather in Elmira, New York, where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football in grade school. You are bidding on a June 6, 1963 edition of JET magazine. Menu. He is the first black player to win a Heisman Trophy. A movie of his life called The Express is in production. Father Kent Roy will officiate. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. During the funeral, a message was received from President Kennedy, and it was read aloud to all of the people attending the service. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in the fall of 1979. Davis won Syracuses first Heisman thanks to a fine all-around season in 1961. Known as "The Elmira Express", he was a three-sport (football, basketball, baseball) star at the Elmira Free Academy in Elmira, New York. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? TX 77807. Ernie Davis Grave Site, Friday, October 10, 2008. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Standard text messaging rates apply. The Orangmen finished 10th in the polls and Davis won the Heisman as the nations top player. Ernie Davis Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. On July 28, 1962, Davis felt a swelling in his neck and was admitted to Evanston (Ill.) Hospital near the all-star teams practice site at Northwestern. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1979, and in 2005 the Syracuse football team retired No. Ernie co-owned Ernie Davis and Sons Mechanical, Inc, with his brother Jerry, which their father started in 1953. The game is traditionally played Thanksgiving Day, or the night before Thanksgiving. Davis signed a three-year, $200,000 contract with the Browns in late December 1961 in San Francisco while preparing for the East-West Shrine Game. Although Davis' leukemia was in remission at the time, Brown felt letting him play would hurt team morale. Ernie worked for Borden Dairy for twenty-five years, Hunter Farms for ten years, and five years with Deer Hitachi in Kernersville. People Photos Purpose The report was produced for USA Today by Spoon University. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ernie L Davis. He later received an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, IA. Articles, WorthPoints Industry Partners Big Book Sales of 2022, S&H Green Stamps: One of the First Shopper Reward Programs. Why Ernie?. Browns officials hoped to put him in their backfield with fellow Syracuse alumnus Jim Brown and he was signed to a three-year contract. There is a problem with your email/password. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. He was born January 6, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Ernie Davis Sr. and Martine Purcell Davis. The three nominees for the 2022 Ernie Davis Award were announced Saturday afternoon during a ceremony at the Arnot Mall in Horseheads. [23], While preparing to play in the College All-Star Game against the Green Bay Packers in Chicago in the summer of 1962,[5] Davis awoke with a swollen neck and was hospitalized,[1] with mumps or mononucleosis initially suspected. During the funeral, a message was received from President Kennedy . Chester Davis Alexander, AKA "Choko" of Cross Street and Glebe Street, Sauteues, St. Patricks, passed away in Brooklyn, New York, on September 27th, 2022, at the age of 73. . He was born January 6, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Ernie. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Ernie will be missed by his wife, Marilyn Moore Davis; children, Elaine Davis Abshire and husband Ty Abshire, Edwin Reed Davis and wife Michele Davis, Roger Rabalais and wife Jennifer Rabalais, and Ryan Rabalais and wife Genny Rabalais. After winning the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis talked Floyd Little into doing an about face and playing football for Syracuse instead of Notre Dame. Considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson held the world welterweight title from 1946 to 1951, and by 1958, he had become the first boxer to win a divisional world championship five times. 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