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• A statue of Ernie Davis exhibiting historical mistakes was unveiled at Syracuse University on September 13, 2008. The legendary football player holds a helmet that differs from the one he wore and his jersey and shoes display a Nike logo. Nike was founded years after Davis' passing in 1962.News10Now: More inaccuracies in Ernie Davis statue (September 18, 2008)

  University authorities asked Bruno Lucchesi, the 82-year-old sculptor, to work based on a photograph. They are now negotiating the changes that need to be introduced in order to make the figure historically accurate. Despite the errors, the public responded positively to the statue.Newsday: 'NIKE' etched on statue of Heisman winner Ernie Davis (September 17, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. The statue is made of bronzeNewsday: 'NIKE' etched on statue of Heisman winner Ernie Davis (September 17, 2008)
  2. The statue was featured in the film The ExpressWTVH: Ernie Davis Statue Unveiled (September 15, 2008)
  3. The figure wears a jersey inscribed with the number 44Newsday: 'NIKE' etched on statue of Heisman winner Ernie Davis (September 17, 2008)
  4. The helmet is of a modern designNewsday: 'NIKE' etched on statue of Heisman winner Ernie Davis (September 17, 2008)

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