The most celebrated college player of his time, Ernie Davis led Syracuse Football to a National Championship in 1959. Following in the footsteps of his idol Jim Brown, Davis broke all of Brown’s records, rushing for 2,386 yards, netting 3,306 yards in all-purpose running, and scored 35 touchdowns. In 1961, Davis became the first African American recipient of The Heisman Trophy. #blackhistorymonth #erniedavis #heismantrophy #collegefootball #history #cuse #collegefootballhalloffame | College Foot