14 December 2010

on today December 14,

in 1939,
Ernie Davis was born. He was a star running back at Syracuse University; first black player to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961; drafted by the Washington Redskins and traded to Cleveland but died the following year of leukemia before playing a pro game. 

in 1799  
Giant George Washington Head, Fishkill, United States
This travel blog photo's source is TravelPod page: Week in Fishkill

George Washington, dies. His will stipulated that his slaves shall be freed upon the death of his wife, Martha.
(how kind of him).

3 comments:

Reggie said...

Ernie Davis was born the same year as my father. There's no telling how great his career in the NFL might have been.

George Washington...

First in war
First in peace
..last in the hearts of his slaves.

25champ said...

It's amazing how one thing affects the next. Thanks 4 sharing!

Daij said...

I hear you reggie.

25 champ, so true