But all too soon, it ended sickeningly. 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. One of the first African American college football stars, Kenny Washington was one of two Black athletes to reintegrate the NFL in 1946. 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. [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. 1963 Original Ernie Davis News Paper Articles, After His Death. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He previously served on the Salvation Army Board also. Failed to remove flower. He retired in 2006. Ernie Davis Grave Site, Friday, October 10, 2008. In August, Davis was introduced before a preseason game at Cleveland Stadium and drew a thunderous ovation from a crowd of more than 70,000. Davis won Syracuse's first Heisman thanks to a fine all-around season in 1961. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Davis also won the Walter Camp Trophy that year. Davis died at the age of 23 because the disease was incurable. Try again. 2023 Getty Images. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Davis led the school's basketball team to 52 consecutive victories, and some felt his natural gifts were best suited for the hardwood. President John F. Kennedy had followed Davis' career and requested to meet him while he was in New York to receive the trophy. Along the way, Davis broke Jim Browns career records in rushing (2,386 yards), all purpose yardage (3,414), scoring (220 points), and touchdowns (35). Ernie was raised in rural Eddyville and graduated from Eddyville High School, Class of . Modell, I have dreadful news about Ernie Davis. Notable areas: Print Save Add a free photo Sponsored by Ancestry Search records for Ernie DAVIS Ernie DAVIS DAVIS.- Ernie. However, he died in Cleveland Lakeside Hospital in May 1963. During his time at Syracuse, Davis wore the same number, 44, as had legendary Orangeman Jim Brown, helping to establish a tradition at the school that was acknowledged on November 12, 2005, when the school retired the number in an on-field ceremony. He was born January 6, 1942, in Daviess County to the late This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Those seasons would never come, however, as Davis was diagnosed with acute monocytic leukemia during preparations for the 1962 College All Star Game. You are bidding on a June 6, 1963 edition of JET magazine. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1252/ernie-davis. After winning the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis talked Floyd Little into doing an about face and playing football for Syracuse instead of Notre Dame. Make sure that the file is a photo. [22] It was the most lucrative contract for an NFL rookie up to that time.[22]. Resend Activation Email. January 15, 1914 ~ April 14, 2007 (age 93) 93 Years Old Nobody told Davis what he had, and Modell pleaded with newsmen not to print or broadcast the truth. Prior to his retirement, Ernie was a mechanic by trade. Ernie was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and loved his family and spending time with them. A system error has occurred. Although Davis' leukemia was in remission at the time, Brown felt letting him play would hurt team morale. Helen Gott was a 20-year-old senior who would be graduating from Syracuse in one month with degrees in political science and journalism, and Ernie Davis.well, he was a handsome, 23-year-old. The Browns' dream of pairing Davis with Jim Brown took a tragic turn when Davis was diagnosed with leukemia. 3131 Club Dr, Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? One of the most publicized incidents occurred after Davis was selected the Cotton Bowl MVP in 1960 when he was informedthat he could accept his award at the post-game banquet but would then immediately have to leave the segregated facility. Davis totaled 877 rushing yards on an outstanding 7.8 yards per carry during the 1960 season, setting the stage for a run at the Heisman in 1961. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options await you. A different account of the banquet is given by John Brown. Ernie was raised in rural Eddyville and graduated from Eddyville High School, Class of 1939. Collecting the Words of Martin Luther King Jr. 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. ELMIRA, NEW YORK (WETM-TV)- Jayla Skeete from Corning-Painted Post High School received the Marty Harrington Scholarship and Jarrett O'Connell from Horseheads High School was the 2020 Ernie . A middle school in Elmira is named for him. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. James Ernest "Ernie" Davis, age 74, of Rentz, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was predeceased by : his father Ernie Davis Sr.. [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). Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. There was a problem getting your location. Ernie Davis Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. From January through June of that year, three Browns players all tragically died, two of whom had yet to suit up for the organization. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Death date: 0 December, 1974, Sunday. Owensboro, The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Click below to begin your paid subscription. 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. He found joy in his work, especially working with and being a resource for ranchers across Texas. These funds will be used to support a student scholarship in memory of Ernie. 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. He was born January 6, 1942, in Daviess County to the late Ernie. [As I left the hospital], he said, Check you later, Brown recalled. Ernie Davis Hall, SU Photo & Imaging RS 56076. There was an error deleting this problem. Everett "E Jack" Jack Davis, age 89, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He also co-owned J.E.D. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. Ernie was born on August 2, 1920, in Eddyville, Iowa, the son of Jay and Martha (Newenhouse) Davis. Please reset your password. . Ernie Davischampionships, awards, and honors. 220 Rock Prairie Rd, When she looked up and saw the university chaplain, she knew. Oops, we were unable to send the email. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. College Station, Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. After rising to position of Captain in the Army and completing his military commitment, he returned to the Texas Agricultural Extension Service as an Assistant County Agent in Jefferson County, Texas. Rockin' the Rockpile: The Buffalo Bills of the American Football League, p.564, Jeffrey J. Miller, ECW Press, 2007, 1959 Syracuse Orangemen footballconsensus national champions, Washington Commanders first-round draft picks, "Browns' Davis succumbs in battle with leukemia", "Blood disorder expected to keep Davis on sidelines", 'syracuse.com' Mother of Ernie Davis, Marie Fleming, has passed away in Elmira; her funeral is Saturday, May 8, 2008. GREAT NEWS! After a 13-month fight, Ernie Davis succumbed to acute monocytic leukemia, the most lethal form of blood cancer. Allow Ernie Davis to be recognized more easily Increase the accessibility of loved ones to show you their sympathy 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. Each time he would call Modell and say, I know this is costing you a lot of money, but [the doctors] want me to have another treatment., On May 16, Davis wrote former teammate John Brown, Going to the hospital for a few days. #ErnieDavis (December 14, 1939-May 18, 1963) was an American football player who was the first . Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its original form through TimesMachine. 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. Harrison and Bro. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Burial will be in the Prentiss Memorial Gardens Cemetery. After graduating from college, Ernie was drafted first overall by Washington in the 1962 draft, but quickly traded to the Cleveland Browns. He wasnt showing us anything.. 900 Old Hartford Rd, As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. This is the story of how Tom Bloom, Ernie Davis, and Don Fleming became a sad footnote in team history. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and was also a member of the National Guard. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. CHINLE Funeral services for Ernie Davis, 40, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Oops, something didn't work. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. He became a member of the show in 1991, he served All Breeds and International Committees, serving as Chairman, Junior Commercial Steer, and continued to serve as a Lifelong Member and Lifelong Director. He was born on July 27, 1950, in Oakland, California. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He was an intelligent and talented athlete from Syracuse University. A trailblazing player in the Negro Leagues, baseball pitcher Satchel Paige also became the oldest rookie in Major League history and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. We strive for accuracy and fairness. He was picked in the NFL Draft of 1962. Welcome to the memorial page for Ernie Davis. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in the fall of 1979. Davis Middle School In Elmira, Is Named In His Honor. He is the first black player to win a Heisman Trophy. 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. Editor in chief Alexis O'Connell writes, " Ernie Davis Hall is a student favorite. That changed in the early months of 1963. [18] A deal with Cleveland was engineered by Browns coach Paul Brown without the knowledge of the owner Art Modell. Els and his partner Nick Price of Zimbabwe lost their four-ball match to Americans Davis Love III and Davis Duval 3 and 2. As a young boy, he grew up on the family stock farm, where his love for livestock began. Building Occupied: August 2009. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. In joining the Browns, the. Both the House and the Senate of the United States Congress eulogized Davis, and a wake was held at The Neighborhood House in . He compiled 686 yards on 98 carries and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore, earning the nickname "The Elmira Express" and the first of three All-America selections. Dr. Ernest Davis Dr. Ernest Edwin Davis, 81, of College Station, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Davis played for Syracuse University. Ernie Davis, Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Discrimination was prevalent in the American South and during Davis' Cotton Bowl visit to host city Dallas, Texas. Books, Paper & Magazines Davis' honors and accomplishments on the gridiron were matched only by the adversity he faced off the field; as a Black athlete playing many games in the South, he was the victim of racism on several occasions. Mr. Davis was born in Chester, Georgia, on December 13, 1947, to the late Clayton and Dorothy Davis. Burial will follow at Chinle Community Cemetery. To honor Ernie Davis, the Browns retired jersey number 45, the number he would have worn, in his honor. He had led a good life. He worked for SWEPCO, as a director of marketing for 42 years. He was Davis' teammate at Syracuse and on the Cleveland Browns, his roommate and a close friend. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. During the funeral, a message was received from President Kennedy . Ray Charles Robinson Sr. [note 1] (September 23, 1930 - June 10, 2004), known professionally as Ray Charles, was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. This Is A Rod Denson Video "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. RM 2D48N9W - South Africa's Ernie Els hits from behind a trees on the 8th hole during President's Cup play at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Lake Manassas, October 21, 2000. He Played High School Football For Elmira Free Academy, Also Known As EFA. But when his career comes to an end, he makes college football history as . Born July 11, 1947, in Guilford County, he was the son of the late Catherine Mary Lepper Hicks. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Singer ILENE DAY is the cover story. 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. 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. As a sophomore, Davis led the 1959 Syracuse team to a national championship, capping an 110 season with a 2314 win over the Texas Longhorns in the 1960 Cotton Bowl Classic, where Davis was named Most Valuable Player. SB/RCS. Funeral of the late Chester Davis Alexander will be held at the St.Patrick's Anglican Church on October 27th, 2022 and interment will be at the Marli cemetery . He has a dreadful blood disorder, the worst kind of leukemia., Recalled Modell, still pained by the memory decades later: It was like somebody stuck a knife in me. In Cleveland, fans and players grew giddy as the Browns signed Davis to a three-year contract later estimated to be a record $200,000. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential singers in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Three points are awarded for first place on a ballot, with two points for second place and one point for third place. 1961 Ernie Davis, "Tragic Superstar Runs All Over Pittsburgh" Touching P, 1963 Sports Illustrated ERNIE DAVIS Dies SYRACUSE ORANGEMEN Cleveland Br, 1963 June 28 : Vintage Vtg LIFE Magazine : Medgar Evers' Widow, Son, Fun, Catalogue Of Greek Vases, Antique Iridescent Glass Cameos, Intaglios, An, Hovey's Illustrated Catalogue Of New Plants For 1871, Choice Iowa Seeds 31st Annual Catalog (1901), Choice Iowa Seeds Golden Anniversary Edition (1915), Curry-Arrington Illustrated Catalog Of Field And Garden Seed (Spring 192, Transactions Of American Society Of Mechanical Engineers Vol. 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. Dont tell anybody. Davis received his Heisman on Dec. 6, 1961, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. It seemed unfair. He feared he had contracted mumps or mononucleosis. Ernie Davis, Stunts: Backlash. He died on May 18 ,1963, after a sixteen-month battle for survival. Davis capped his college career with 140 rushing yards in an MVP performance at the 1961 Liberty Bowl. 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. It's a privilege for me to address you tonight as an outstanding American, and as a worthy example of our youth. Your high standards of performance on the field and off the field, reflect the finest qualities of competition, sportsmanship and citizenship. The issue became a point of contention between Brown and Modell, who fired the famous coach the following January. He attended Elmira Free Academy, where he earned two All-American honors. Cover has crease in upper right corner and is visible in the photo. Ernie Davis, Jr., 80 of Philpot, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Eddyville Methodist Church. Learn more about merges. Anyone can read what you share. He Was The First African American To Receive The Heisman Trophy, Winning That In 1961. Collect, curate and comment on your files. He died on May 18, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Mr. Davis was born in Chester, Georgia, on December 13, 1947, to the late Clayton and Dorothy Davis. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Significant among his accomplishments was the development in 1979 of a computerized system for marketing feeder cattle, CATTLEX. Why Ernie?. With good reason. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Ernie Davis' only real NFL footnote was that, as part of a trade between Washington and Cleveland in 1962, he became the first black player drafted first overall. The most prestigious award in college football. His father was killed in an accident shortly after his birth, and his mother, Avis Marie Davis Fleming, could not raise him alone. It's a privilege for me to address you tonight as an outstanding American, and as a worthy example of our youth. Ernie is reunited in heaven with his parents, Ed and Tylene Davis; and parents-in-law, Howard "Red" and Marilyn Moore. All three seniors were nominated by their coaches. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. We will remember him . Ernest Frank "Ernie" Davis, age 96, of rural Eddyville, Iowa passed away Monday morning, October 3, 2016, at the Serenity House of Oskaloosa. He was born January 6, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Ernie Davis Sr. and Martine Purcell Davis. If he hadnt asked the question why me? I think I did. Boston Bruins Sports Illustrated 2011 Stanley Cup Champ, 1947 Black Mask Pulp Rafael De Soto Cvr Gault Long ++, Car Craft 1965 Feb - S/s & A/fx, Charger Concepts, Lot Of 6 Husqvarna Viking "Zig Zag" Sewing Magazines, Railroad Model Craftsman Model Railroader 1951 Lot 10, History Of The Second World War Binder #1, 10 Issues SEW BEAUTIFUL Mixed PatternsMARTHA PULLEN, Cosmopolitan Magazine Jan.1953 Lucille Ball On Cover. [en] Vital records: Ernie Davis at +Archives + Follow. Movies. From the woman who loved him: The real greatness of Ernie Davis transcended football Published: Sep. 12, 2008, 5:03 p.m. NEW! Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Born in New Salem, Penn., Davis moved to Elmira, New York, when he was 12 and soon revealed himself to be quite an athlete. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Articles, WorthPoints Industry Partners Big Book Sales of 2022, S&H Green Stamps: One of the First Shopper Reward Programs. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Davis also played basketball at Syracuse for one season 1960-1961. . Ernie Davis Grave Site, Friday, October 10, 2008. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He was also a Christian man, one who was a devoted follower of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Davis refused to play for the Redskins and demanded a trade. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. here for reprint permission. Davis was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. The Orangmen finished 10th in the polls and Davis won the Heisman as the nations top player. Memorial donations may also be made to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 712 Summit St. Schulenburg, Texas 78956, or Covenant Presbyterian Church, 220 Rock Prarie Rd. Trivia (6) Won the 1961 Heisman Trophy, as the outstanding college football player; first black player to win the award. Standard text messaging rates apply. He attended California State University, Fresno. He was posthumously inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1979. . I couldnt believe it.. Davis also played basketball at Syracuse for one season 19601961. 44 that Jim Brown made famous earlier and Floyd Little would embellish later. 45 was retired by the team shortly after his death. Williams, a former basketball coach at Davis High School, has known Trimble since he was in fifth grade. He had done all the right things. 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. Redskins founder and owner George Preston Marshall was an avowed racist who kept the Redskins entirely white long after the other teams had integrated. Why him? You can always change this later in your Account settings. Ernest Ernie Lee Davis, 75, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in Protection, Kansas. In Boy Scouts, Ernie earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Palms. THOUSANDS HONOR DAVIS AT FUNERAL; Athlete Is Buried in Elmira --Kennedy Sends Eulogy, https://www.nytimes.com/1963/05/23/archives/thousands-honor-davis-at-funeral-athlete-is-buried-in-elmira.html. Paypal only. He began receiving medical treatment and was hopeful of still playing with the Browns. 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