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Ernie Davis was an All-American in gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. A multi-sport high school star in Elmira, New York, Davis went to Syracuse University, where as a sophomore he led his team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 1959, and earned his nickname , the Elmira Express. Two Seasons later, Davis had broken the legendary Jim Brown's rushing records, and became the first black athlete awarded the Heisman trophy. The number one pick in the 1962 NFL draft, Davis signed a contract with Cleveland Browns and appeared to vision for professional stardom. But Davis is not finished playing in the NFL: He was diagnosed with leukemia during the summer before his rookie season and succumbed to the disease less than a year later. In battling his illness, Davis has demonstrated great dignity and courage, inspired the nation, and moved President John F. Kennedy to eulogize him as "an outstanding man of great character." An enduring story of a true scholar-athlete, The Express is one thing, impeccably researched, poignant personal photos of Ernie Davis, and a clear look at sport in America at the dawn of the Civil Rights period.
Ernie Davis ay isang All-American sa parilya, at ang isang tao ng integridad off ang mga patlang. Ang isang multi-isport na mataas na paaralan ng bituin sa Elmira, New York, Davis went sa Syracuse University, kung saan bilang isang sopomor siya na humantong sa kanyang koponan sa isang undefeated season at isang pambansang kampeonato sa 1959, at nakuha ang kanyang palayaw, ang Elmira Express. Dalawang seasons mamaya, Davis had nasira ang maalamat Jim Brown's rushing records, at ang unang naging itim atleta na iginawad sa Heisman premyo. Ang bilang ng isa pick sa 1962 NFL draft, Davis-sign ng kontrata sa Cleveland Browns at lumitaw na pangitain para sa mga propesyonal sa dulaan. Ngunit Davis hindi natapos naglalaro sa NFL: Siya ay na-diagnosed na may lukemya sa panahon ng tag-araw bago ang kanyang nobatos na panahon at succumbed sa sakit na mas mababa sa isang taon mamaya. Sa battling kanyang sakit, Davis ay nagpakita ng dakilang karangalan at tapang, inspirasyon ang mga bansa, at inilipat President John F. Kennedy sa parangal sa kanya bilang "isang natitirang tao ng mga dakilang character." An pamalagiang kuwento ng isang tunay na pantas-atleta, Ang Express ay isang bagay, impeccably researched, matindi ang personal na larawan ng Ernie Davis, at isang malinaw tumingin sa isport sa Amerika at ang liwayway ng Civil Rights panahon. Search keywords
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