Black History Fact Of The Day

Written By: Elsie Law - May• 16•13

Ernie Davis was the first African American to win the Heisman trophy. He was also the first African American football player to be taken first overall in the NFL Draft. Ernie Davis died at the age of 23, and never got to play in a professional football game. However, his talent and accomplishments were so admirable, the Cleveland Browns retired his number after his death.

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