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
George Washington, dies. His will stipulated that his slaves shall be freed upon the death of his wife, Martha.
(how kind of him).
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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.
It's amazing how one thing affects the next. Thanks 4 sharing!
I hear you reggie.
25 champ, so true
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