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The first African American to win the Heisman memorial trophy was Ernie Davis of Syracuse in 1960.
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Ernie Davis played college ball at Syracuse University. He was drafted (1962) by the Washington Redskins and subsequently traded to the Cleveland Browns but never played a game in the NFL as he was diagnosed with incurable leukemia prior to his rookie season. He passed away less than a year later.
Ernie Davis of Syracuse University in 1961.
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Ben Schwartzwalder. Schwartzwalder was head coach of Syracuse between 1949-1973 and compiled a record of 153-91-3. He is the longest tenured football coach in the school's history.
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Ernie Davis was born on December 14, 1939.
Ernie Davis received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Syracuse University. He was also a standout athlete, becoming the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961. Davis's achievements in football are well-remembered, but his academic accomplishments are also notable as he balanced sports and education during his college years.
According to College Football Data Warehouse, the all time record of Syracuse is 670-462-49.
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Bob Ferguson, fullback for the Ohio State Buckeyes, was runner-up to Ernie Davis in the 1961 Heisman Trophy voting.