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Ernie Davis Grave Site 10-10-2008-Rod Denson Video

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Ernie Davis Grave Site, Friday, October 10, 2008. This Was The Day The Movie "The Express", Based On A True Story Of Ernie's Life, Opened Nationwide. He Was The First African American To Receive The Heisman Trophy, Winning That In 1961. He Played High School Football For Elmira Free Academy, Also Known As EFA. Known As "The Elmira Express", Ernie Attended Syracuse University, And Wore The Number 44 For The Syracuse Orange. In 1959 He Led Syracuse To Its Only National Championship In Football With Coach Ben Schwartzwalder. Ernie Died Of Leukemia In 1963, At Age 23, And Is Buried In, Chemung County, Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, New York 14904. Davis Middle School In Elmira, Is Named In His Honor. Stars In The Movie Are, Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Clancey Brown, And Charles S. Dutton. This Is A Rod Denson Video

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  • ITS ALWAYS THE BEST PEOPLE THAT HAVE TO GO.. HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.

  • @1uniqueruby Thanks for watching and your comment!

  • God Bless you Ernie Davis!! You are an inspiration to everyone and serve as a great example of what it means to be an American!!

  • Hi m222952

    Well said and thanks for watching!

    Rod Denson Sr.

  • Love you Man thanks for showing us that we can except so much from blacks and how bad we acted you always smiled RIP man i love you

  • Thanks for viewing and leaving your comment.

    Rod

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  • ernie davis is the best ! i play football and hes inspiring me to keep on following my dreams. rest in peace ernie !

  • Ernie davis is amazing.he's a true inspiration. THE EXPRESS MOVIE IS GREAT

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  • Ernie will never be forgotten.

  • @tonyyayocmd On a joking note, Heisman Trophy winners generally do suck when they get to the pros :-p.

  • Mr. Ernie Davis experiences in life is truly a symbol of the greatness and horror of America history. We should learn from this great man journey in life to build a better society. May you rest in peace Mr. Davis.

  • Ernie and God perfect!!!!!!!!

  • God be w you Ernie

  • born & raised Elmiran. Proud of Ernie Davis lving here.

  • he didn't suck. first of all he was the first black guy to win the heisman trophy so no you history. YAYO CmD Coming soon...............

  • ernie davis owns but sucks he died at 23 years old... he would hav probably been in his early 70s or late 60s

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