Today In History Ernie Davis, a Syracuse University running back, became the first African American to win the “Heisman Trophy” on this date November 28, 1961. Davis won Syracuse’s first Heisman thanks to a fine all-around season in 1961. He was heavily recruited by some of college football’s top programs, but was swayed by NFL great Jim Brown, who convinced Davis that Syracuse, Brown’s alma mater, would be a welcoming place for a young black athlete. Along the way, Davis broke Jim Brown’s career records in rushing (2,386 yards), all purpose yardage (3,414), scoring (220 points), and touchdowns (35). Davis capped his college career with 140 rushing yards in an MVP performance at the 1961 Liberty Bowl. CARTER™ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #carter #cartermagazine #erniedavis #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #staywoke #blacktwitter #syracuse https://www.instagram.com/p/ClgObCyrSo4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
