Thursday, October 30, 2008
Revised Thesis statement & intro
Have you ever met a person that stayed humble throughout everything they've been through? I believe Ernie Davis was that type of guy. Ernie Davis was born on December 14,1939 in New Salem,Pennsylvania. He was raised in Uniontown,Pennsylvania. He moved to Elmira,New York at the age of twelve to live with his mother and step-father. Although many people thought he was a great football player; he never took fame to his head. Never once did he lose control. Not even when he was diagnosed with Leukemia, knowing that he wouldn't be able to play professional football as he dreamed. The actions Ernie Davis took against racial discrimination led him to be one of the most influential individual of his time. As the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis fight for equality and respect has forever changed the face of American sports. His story stills continues to inspire new generations, and give people a sense of hope.
4th Annotation
Mieczkowski, Yanek. "Why Ernie Davis Matters." Hnn.us. 13 Oct. 2008. 30 Oct. 2008 .
This article describes more then just his football attributes. The article states "Friends found his personal qualities—his innate kindness and modesty—far more impressive than his sporting feats or fame." “He was obviously a marvelous athlete, but he was an even better person,” said Jack Moore, Davis’s co-captain on their high school basketball team. Ernie remained a humble person even when the Cleveland Browns made him the nation’s number-one draft pick, planning to pair him with Brown in the backfield. They would comprise football’s greatest running attack. Although Ernie started to feel ill during the summer Eventually, doctors gave the grim diagnosis: leukemia. Davis remained upbeat, exercising and even practicing with the Browns, although he never got into a game. He had long aspired to play professional football, but that dream went unfulfilled. I really think by reading this article I found out more about him as a person rather then him as an athlete.
This article describes more then just his football attributes. The article states "Friends found his personal qualities—his innate kindness and modesty—far more impressive than his sporting feats or fame." “He was obviously a marvelous athlete, but he was an even better person,” said Jack Moore, Davis’s co-captain on their high school basketball team. Ernie remained a humble person even when the Cleveland Browns made him the nation’s number-one draft pick, planning to pair him with Brown in the backfield. They would comprise football’s greatest running attack. Although Ernie started to feel ill during the summer Eventually, doctors gave the grim diagnosis: leukemia. Davis remained upbeat, exercising and even practicing with the Browns, although he never got into a game. He had long aspired to play professional football, but that dream went unfulfilled. I really think by reading this article I found out more about him as a person rather then him as an athlete.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement:
The actions Ernie Davis took against racial discrimination led him to be one of the most influential individual of his time. As the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story stills continues to inspire new generations.
The actions Ernie Davis took against racial discrimination led him to be one of the most influential individual of his time. As the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story stills continues to inspire new generations.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
3 Annotated Bibs.
Ernie Davis
"Ernie Davis." Encyclopedia Britannica. 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. 23 Oct. 2008.
born Dec. 14, 1939, New Salem, Pa., U.S.
died May 18, 1963, Cleveland, Ohio
This Website mentions various times in Ernie Davis' life. It somewhat serves as a brief biography of his life. It tells me what college he attended, who his idol was, and other useful things. He was named an All-American in both his junior and senior seasons at Syracuse, and in 1961 he was awarded the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding player in American college football—the first African American so honoured.
This refrence ( Britannica Encyclopedia ) was extremly useful. I liked how I could use the encylopedia online instead of the gigantic book itself.
Ernie Davis: the "Elmira Express"" 23 Oct. 2008.
This webstie was extremly helpful considering this a website dedicated to Elmira, NY. Ernie Davis moved to Elmira, NY at the age of 12. This website showcases his accomplishments during his college career. He became eligible for the varsity squad in his sophomore year. The season ended with Syracuse earning its first national championship and Ernie led Syracuse to its first bowl victory, for which he was voted the game's most valuable player. He was the first black athlete to win the Heisman Trophy. It states that Ernie himself described the meeting, "We're standing in the anteroom talking when the doors open and here comes the president. He walked up and introduced himself, 'Hi, I'm Jack Kennedy.' We chatted and the president remarked what an honor it was to win the Heisman Trophy. A picture was taken and we left." It also tells me how he died of acute monocytic leukemia on Saturday, May 18, 1963 and was mourned by the nation. It goes on, about how is legacy is still lived on.
Ernie Davis Middle School. Elmira City Schools, Elmira. 23 Oct. 2008
This shows a picture of the Ernie Davis Middle School. This shows that the city had a lot of respect and praise for Ernie Davis to make a school named after him.
"Ernie Davis." Encyclopedia Britannica. 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. 23 Oct. 2008
born Dec. 14, 1939, New Salem, Pa., U.S.
died May 18, 1963, Cleveland, Ohio
This Website mentions various times in Ernie Davis' life. It somewhat serves as a brief biography of his life. It tells me what college he attended, who his idol was, and other useful things. He was named an All-American in both his junior and senior seasons at Syracuse, and in 1961 he was awarded the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding player in American college football—the first African American so honoured.
This refrence ( Britannica Encyclopedia ) was extremly useful. I liked how I could use the encylopedia online instead of the gigantic book itself.
Ernie Davis: the "Elmira Express"" 23 Oct. 2008
This webstie was extremly helpful considering this a website dedicated to Elmira, NY. Ernie Davis moved to Elmira, NY at the age of 12. This website showcases his accomplishments during his college career. He became eligible for the varsity squad in his sophomore year. The season ended with Syracuse earning its first national championship and Ernie led Syracuse to its first bowl victory, for which he was voted the game's most valuable player. He was the first black athlete to win the Heisman Trophy. It states that Ernie himself described the meeting, "We're standing in the anteroom talking when the doors open and here comes the president. He walked up and introduced himself, 'Hi, I'm Jack Kennedy.' We chatted and the president remarked what an honor it was to win the Heisman Trophy. A picture was taken and we left." It also tells me how he died of acute monocytic leukemia on Saturday, May 18, 1963 and was mourned by the nation. It goes on, about how is legacy is still lived on.
Ernie Davis Middle School. Elmira City Schools, Elmira. 23 Oct. 2008
This shows a picture of the Ernie Davis Middle School. This shows that the city had a lot of respect and praise for Ernie Davis to make a school named after him.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Topic Selection Post
I don;t have a final choice at the moment.
But I am considering a few individuals such as
W. E. B. Du Bois
Zora Neale Hurston
Ida B. Wells
or
Angela Davis.
Update Oct 23, 2008
I have found my individual Ernie Davis
But I am considering a few individuals such as
W. E. B. Du Bois
Zora Neale Hurston
Ida B. Wells
or
Angela Davis.
Update Oct 23, 2008
I have found my individual Ernie Davis
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