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Dates: during 1960-1969
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In the backfield of the AP's All-American first team are Sandy Stephens, Minnesota; Ernie Davis, Syracuse; James Saxton, Texas; and Bob Ferguson, Ohio State.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Boyda, Wile, Swinford Win Special Mention On All-America Ballot | 12/8/1961 | See Source »

Halfbacks: Ernie Davis, 21, Syracuse; 6 ft. 2 in., 212 Ibs. Ronnie Bull, 21, Baylor; 6 ft., 198 Ibs. Elusive Halfback Davis, the "glamour boy of college football," is likely to be the National Football League's No. 1 draft choice. "He can run over you or away from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: 1961 All-America | 12/1/1961 | See Source »

It is, perhaps, a mistake in terminology to say Davis performs. He seems nearly oblivious to his audience; occasionally he looks up to ask a question, but in general he is unconcerned. He is playing for his guitar, and the guitar is working for him. The listener does not get...

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Gary Davis | 11/24/1961 | See Source »

Some of this communication gap might have been created by the physical setting. Eliot's cavernous dining hall, filled though it was, is hardly suitable for Davis' art. No concert stage would be appropriate, for that matter. These songs, at least the way Davis sings them, need to be heard...

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Gary Davis | 11/24/1961 | See Source »

Nevertheless, Davis won a tremendous ovation of appreciation. The applause was a fitting tribute to vibrant musician and a person of great courage. The reverend Gary Davis, now a struggling Harlem resident, is blind.

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Gary Davis | 11/24/1961 | See Source »

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