Red Davis (American football)
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PositionTailback
BornNovember 14, 1907
Franks, Ohio, U.S.
Franks, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 5, 1988 (aged 80)
Garden Grove, California, U.S.
Garden Grove, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tailback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 14, 1907 Franks, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 5, 1988 (aged 80) Garden Grove, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Willard (Willard, Ohio) |
| College | Geneva (1927–1930) |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Sylvester Edward "Red" Davis (November 14, 1907 – August 5, 1988) was an American professional football tailback who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Portsmouth Spartans and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Geneva College.
Sylvester Edward Davis was born on November 14, 1907, in Franks, Ohio.[1] He attended Willard High School in Willard, Ohio.[2]
Davis played college football for the Geneva Golden Tornadoes of Geneva College from 1927 to 1930.[2]