Ernie Davis: 1st African-American to win Heisman Trophy

Photo: Cleveland Browns Ernest “Ernie” Davis was born on December 14, 1939, in New Salem, Pennsylvania. A three-time All-American halfback, Davis led Syracuse University to the national championship during his sophomore year. In 1961, Davis became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy and the first black athlete to…

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Johnny Manziel Wins Heisman Trophy Award

Manti Te’o loses Heisman race to Johnny Manziel. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy, taking college football’s top individual prize Saturday night after a record-breaking debut. Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o finished a distant second and Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein was…

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