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What is he known for:
He was the First black man to get a Heisman trophy
Death:
He died of leukemia at the age of 23
Quote:
"Football is just a game. What matters is what you play for" Ernie Davis
Fact:
He got the best contract ever offered to a rookie but died before he could play in any pro games.
He was the First black man to get a Heisman trophy
Death:
He died of leukemia at the age of 23
Quote:
"Football is just a game. What matters is what you play for" Ernie Davis
Fact:
He got the best contract ever offered to a rookie but died before he could play in any pro games.
Leukemia:
A cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body's ability to fight infection.
A cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body's ability to fight infection.
why he should be on a postage stamp:
1. He was the first black man to win a Heisman trophy
2.Davis is remembered for his sportsmanship the way he handled the racial intolerance of his time and his courage in facing a disease that ultimately claimed his life.
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1. He was the first black man to win a Heisman trophy
2.Davis is remembered for his sportsmanship the way he handled the racial intolerance of his time and his courage in facing a disease that ultimately claimed his life.
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