The first African-American Heisman Trophy Winner: Ernie Davis Ernest "Ernie" Davis (December 14, 1939 – May 18, 1963) was an American football halfback and the first African-American athlete to win the Heisman Trophy. Wearing number 44, Davis played college football for Syracuse University before being drafted by the Washington Redskins, then almost immediately traded to … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Ernie Davis
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NFL Open Thread: Bo Knows!
Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is a retired professional baseball and football player. He is the only athlete to be named an All-Star in two major American sports. He was named the greatest athlete of all time by ESPN. While at Auburn University, Jackson won the 1985 Heisman Trophy, annually awarded to the most outstanding collegiate football player in … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Bo Knows!