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.