Posted on May 18, 2021

Ernie Davis

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On May 18, 1963, Ernie Davis, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback and first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy (Syracuse), died of leukemia at the age of 23.

Ernie Davis

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LTC John Griscom

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It was a tragic loss.

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PVT Mark Zehner

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A great player!

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Ernie Davis

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