Ernie Davis’ statue stands tall in Elmira and Ernie Davis’ legacy is one that has made Elmira notable, but young athletes in Elmira have not fully idolized what he stands for. Ernie Davis is the epitome of how both a great athlete and a great person should carry himself. Throughout his young life Davis exemplified an ability to use the saying “let your play do the talking.” With the exception of his home-runs at Dunn Field, his smooth jump-shot, and most notably his amazing touchdown runs at Parker Field, the only words that he spoke were humble, and thankful. Rather than becoming flashy and showy for his huge fan base, he thanked them for asking for an autograph because he was truly honored. His exceptional athletic ability [...]
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