Ernie Davis remembered

[Toga]

Sean Kirst: 60 years after Ernie Davis died, best friend recalls final game in Buffalo

The game was almost 61 years ago in Buffalo, though what John Brown remembers of Ernie Davis has little to do with the play-by-play.

buffalonews.com

 

[mvorange]

Sean Kirst: 60 years after Ernie Davis died, best friend recalls final game in Buffalo

The game was almost 61 years ago in Buffalo, though what John Brown remembers of Ernie Davis has little to do with the play-by-play.

buffalonews.com

Great article, thanks for posting it!

 

[OrangeAl]

So, is May 18 now "Legends Day" in SU football history?

 

[RF2044]

Sean Kirst: 60 years after Ernie Davis died, best friend recalls final game in Buffalo

The game was almost 61 years ago in Buffalo, though what John Brown remembers of Ernie Davis has little to do with the play-by-play.

buffalonews.com

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Amazing article. I also read the one linked at the bottom about Helen Gray.

Davis sounds like an amazing person.

 

[NJCuse97]

I remember watching John Brown’s son Ernie Davis Brown play for Syracuse in the early 90’s I think.

 

[RF2044]

I remember watching John Brown’s son Ernie Davis Brown play for Syracuse in the early 90’s I think.

The son [EDB -- named for Ernie Davis] was a GOOD defensive tackle.

 

[MGDCuse]

Does anyone have the Sports Century episode about Ernie Davis? Would love to see that again.

 

[shandeezy7]

Does anyone have the Sports Century episode about Ernie Davis? Would love to see that again.

Unfortunately, the full episode is probably in the ESPN vault. Here’s a promo video for it:

 

[MGDCuse]

Thanks buddy. Wish I had bought the DVD back in the day. How's the family doing?