Ernie Davis - 2001 HALL OF FAME
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Ernie Davis
- Position:
- Halfback, Syracuse
- Hometown:
- Elmira, New York
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 205
- Classic Memories:
- 1960 Classic: Syracuse 23, Texas 14
Ernie Davis' sophomore performance in the 1960 Cotton Bowl gave college football fans a glimpse of great things to come for the future Heisman Trophy winner. On the game's second play from scrimmage, the "Elmira Express" hauled in a halfback pass and outran Texas defenders for an 87-yard scoring play. It was the longest touchdown pass in Classic history and set the stage for a tremendous battle between unbeaten and top-ranked Syracuse and No. 4 Texas. Soon, Davis scored again on a one-yard run, and followed with a two-point conversion play. In the second half, he set up the Orangemen's final touchdown with a pass interception and then scored on another two-point conversion play. With Syracuse and Davis, college football had a new national champion and a new superstar to admire.
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