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)
What is the name of Ernie Harwell's brother? I met him years ago but lost track of him.(2 Answers)
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Ernie had two brothers: Davis and Dick. Ernie was the youngest of the three. http://www.flickr.com/photos/brendahendricks/1583213340/
Information on Thomas Alan Spillett who played on the 1959 championship team(1 Answer)
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From the Syracuse football site, he played at Syracuse from 1958 to 1961 and was a letterman in 1960-61. He played at Syracuse with Ernie Davis, the first ...
Are there a lot of civil war landmarks in Montgomery, Ala.?(1 Answer)
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The formal declaration of Alabama's secession from the Union was announced on Jan. 11, 1861. Montgomery was selected as the capitol of the Confederacy and Jefferson Davis ...
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