The next spring, Davis noticed more swelling and entered the hospital again. Two days later, on May 18, he died in his sleep. His tombstone reads: Ernie Davis / 1961 Heisman Trophy / 1939-1963.

The next spring, Davis noticed more swelling and entered the hospital again. Two days later, on May 18, he died in his sleep. His tombstone reads: Ernie Davis / 1961 Heisman Trophy / 1939-1963.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Friday, Dec. 6, was a day of remembrance in Elmira as the community honored Elmira native and Heisman Trophy winner, Ernie Davis, on Ernie Davis Day. Davis was only 23 and ...

The effort is being put forth by Walker for the potential of earning the coveted Ernie Davis Scholarship Award. Davis, known best at the Elmira Express, won college football’s Heisman Trophy ...