Ernie Davis won Syracuse Football's first Heisman in 1961, becoming the first Black athlete to receive the award Nicknamed “The Elmira Express,” he was a three-time All-American who rushed for 2,386 yards, scored 35 touchdowns, and broke several career records held by Jim Brown. Born in New Salem, Pa., and raised in Elmira, N.Y., Davis starred in baseball, basketball, and football, earning high school All-American honors and leading his basketball team to 52 straight wins. At Syracuse, he powere

17 reactions | Remembering a legend. Jim Brown led Syracuse Football in the 21st Cotton Bowl Classic in 1957, scoring three touchdowns and kicking three extra points. He was inducted as a member of the Classic's inaugural Hall of Fame class in 1998. #LikeNoOther | Cotton Bowl Classic | Facebook

54K views · 603 reactions | On March 6, 1998 the 22nd ranked Syracuse Orangemen defeat the John's Red Storm 69-67 in overtime at Madison Square Garden to to the Big East Tournament Championship Game. Ryan Blackwell was the hero, turning a broken play into a game-winning shot. Blackwell finished the game with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Todd Burgan led the Orangemen with 17 points. Etan Thomas blocked 8 shots, tying a Big East Tournament record. | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

🏈🎂On February 17, 1936 football legend Jim Brown was born in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Brown earned unanimous All-America honors playing college football at Syracuse University, where he was an all-around player for the Syracuse Orangemen football team. He also excelled in basketball, track and field, and lacrosse. The football team later retired his number 44 jersey and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995. Brown played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns from 1

1988 Sugar Bowl #4 Syracuse vs #6 Auburn No Huddle