"Ernie was a much better basketball player than football player," Jim ... splitting his career between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Davis was very close friends with his college roommate, John ...

The Syracuse Orange used to be one of the top programs in college football before having a rough patch throughout the 2000s.

Jim Marshall is an original member of the infamous 1962 New York Mets, and will be honored Monday night by the organization.

Having snubbed a career as a professional football player, Berwanger considered competing ... the Heisman Trophy’s first black recipient, Ernie Davis, was picked first in 1962 but died of leukemia at ...

NFL DRAFT GRADES: Recap all NFL Draft picks ... Vikings and 49ers during a 17-year career. 1962 - RB Ernie Davis (1st): The 1961 Heisman Trophy winner from Syracuse was also selected in the ...

Having snubbed a career as a professional football player ... the Heisman Trophy’s first black recipient, Ernie Davis, was picked first in 1962 but died of leukemia at the age of 23 and never ...

Arguably the greatest football player to come out of Canton ... and final disappointing year in Cleveland. Running back Ernie Davis (Heisman winner in 1961, No. 1 overall pick in 1962) was ...

Some people said the Bills should’ve selected Ernie Sims, Haloti Ngata ... Maryland had a good career in the NFL. Denver Broncos: Drafting Tim Tebow 25th overall in 2010 Broncos #15, Tim ...

Legacy of Ernie Davis Facebook Group. Alternatively, the group can be found by searching the aforementioned name and requesting access or reaching out to Charlee Stroman on Facebook. The 2035 NFL ...

Defensive tackle Bubba Smith had an All-Pro career with a Super Bowl and NFL championship to his name. Ernie Davis was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after being drafted and tragically died ...