What:
-History of number 44
Where:
-Syracuse University
When:
-From 1921 to 1998, only 25 people have been able to say they have suited up in the prestigious number 44
-3 of the players went on to become All-Americans
-Since 1954, only 11 players have worn the number
-On Saturday, November 12, 2005, Syracuse officially retired one of the most storied numbers ever associated with a college football program
-1961, Ernie Davis becomes the first African American to win he Heisman
-Syracuse University changed its zip code to 13244 in honor of number 44
How:
-Number 44 is on the most famous of all college football. And for it to be worn by the first African American ever to win the Heisman helps to make the number even more prestigious.
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