Glenn Davis Biography

Glenn Davis biography

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NAME: Glenn Davis
OCCUPATION: Football Player
BIRTH DATE: December 26, 1924
DEATH DATE: March 09, 2005
EDUCATION: Army
PLACE OF BIRTH: Claremont, California
PLACE OF DEATH: La Quinta, California
Nickname: Junior
Full Name: Glenn Davis Woodward

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Glenn Woodward Davis won the 1946 Heisman Trophy as a halfback at Army, setting single season records for average yards per carry, 11.5 in 1945.

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Glenn Woodward Davis

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Synopsis

Californian Glenn Woodward Davis won the 1946 Heisman Trophy as a halfback at Army, setting the career record for average yards per carry, 8.3. Davis and his teammate, Doc Blanchard, were nicknamed Mr. Outside and Mr. Inside, respectively, for taking the United States Military Academy at West Point to three consecutive National Titles (1944-1946).

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Player of American football, born in Burbank, California, USA. An exceptionally fast halfback, he and fullback ‘Doc’ Blanchard led the Army to undefeated seasons (1944–5). He won the 1946 Heisman Trophy.