May 18, 1963: Hero passes🏈
Ernie Davis – “The Elmira Express” passes at age 23
1st African American to win Heisman trophy (’61), drafted #1
Davis never played for Browns bc of illness, still Art Modell ordered his CLE jersey be permanently retired
4️⃣5️⃣ #ElmiraExpress🙏
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