December 15, 2019 11:35 am CT. Heisman Trophy weekend offers reason for us at Badgers Wire to celebrate Wisconsin's two stiff-arm trophy icons. Any plans Ewbank may have had for switching Ameche and his awkward-looking style to the defensive side of the ball were soon shelved. But the bottom line was that Ewbank's unfounded dislike for Ameche cost him and the Colts more than it hurt Ameche. Here is how the 1954 Heisman vote went down: Ameche won a close vote with 1,068 points. To devotees of college football who are steeped in the game's lore, she is the answer to a trivia question: Who is the only woman to have been married to two Heisman Trophy winners? "It was so strange because here Weeb hadn't even had a chance to know the guy and he'd already made up his mind about him," Marchetti said. ", Ameche was Alice Faye's leading man in Hollywood Cavalcade (1939), then played another real-life figure, Stephen Foster, in Swanee River (1939). During his four years at Malvern, McCarthy created and executed the Environmental Club and the Human Rights Club. Despite their differences in what they considered an entertaining night out, Marchetti and Ameche became fast friends, and Marchetti remembers what brought them together at their first mutual training camp at Western Maryland College. Then Weeb comes to the Colts, and I know he was affected by Paul Brown's operation. at age 85. Alan Ameche, the University of Wisconsin's football full back, and nicknamed "the Horse," is pictured with his wife Yvonne and their five-month-old son Brian at their 131 Craig Avenue house. A spokesman said officials did not know how the accident happened and were seeking witnesses. Place of Death: Houston, TX. Ameche joined the Baltimore Colts four years later, cementing his place in NFL history by scoring the game-winning touchdown in the NFL's first sudden-death game -- the 1958 championship -- against the New York Giants. You get out of balance in the NFL and your butt is going to get handed to you. A national television audience was watching on Dec. 28, 1958, as Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas drove the Colts toward the New York end zone with the game in sudden death overtime. Ameche may have been tardy to meetings, but he didn't have to worry about being fined for breaking curfew. He was previously married to Yvonne Molinaro. He gained 214 first-place votes, which was 34 more than runner-up Kurt Burris of Oklahoma, who collected 180 such votes. But Braatz says Ameche also was very devoted to his family and his religion. "It was really strange," said Marchetti, the Baltimore Colts Hall of Famer and arguably the greatest defensive end ever to play in the NFL. He was elected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first four seasons in the league. Wisconsin's great fullback has helped lick Marquette, Michigan State, Rice, Purdue and has made 1954 happy for Coach Williamson. He had a great three or four years in New York [with the Jets] too, but then he lost control of that team, too. "You know Weeb lost his job two years after Alan retired, and the reason was we got overbalanced throwing the ball. He also missed a field goal. There is no question that he took a lot of needling from Weeb.". Alan Ameche was previously married to Yvonne Ameche Davis. Everybody takes advantage of the situation, and that's what happened with Weeb.". Ameche looked to have the Badgers cooking early in the third quarter when he broke free and galloped 54 yards before he was corralled at the USC 33. "[14], From 1946 to 1949, Ameche, with other Los Angeles entertainment figures including Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, was a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference, a rival to the National Football League. [12], In 1950 Ameche became the star of Holiday Hotel, on ABC-TV. 2. Family (1) Spouse Yvonne Molinaro ( 27 November 1952 - 8 August 1988) (his death) (6 children) Trivia (14) Fullback for the Baltimore Colts (1955-1960). So, how much is Alan Ameche worth at the age of 55 years old? 1977 wirkte er an McCoy Tyners Album Inner Voices, 1987 am Soundtrack-Album Siesta von Marcus Miller und Miles Davis mit. There was no such thing as agents, she adds with a chuckle. Drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1955 NFL Draft. His wife is Yvonne Molinaro (27 November 1952 - 8 August 1988) ( his death) ( 6 children) Alan Ameche Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. He was curious, huge-hearted, funny, determined and unafraid. Mr. Henry was a member of the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, the Post Office Golf and Retirees Club and the Pinochle 12 Club. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. . After retiring from professional football, he and former Colts teammate Gino Marchetti went into business together, founding a successful chain of East Coast fast-food restaurants called Gino's. Inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1992. Ameche's acting career lasted for more than sixty years over the course of which he appeared in numerous notable roles. By VIC WATIA. On this date (Jan. 1) in 1953, Kenoshas Alan Ameche turned in one of the greatest games in Rose Bowl history. 'We're shocked,' he said. [2][3][4] Ameche was the second-oldest of eight children; he had three brothers, Umberto (Bert), James (Jim Ameche), and Louis, and four sisters, Elizabeth, Catherine, Mary and Anna. Father: August Ameche Mother: Elizabeth Lentini Wife: Yvonne Molinaro (m. 1952, four sons, two daughters) Son: Brian Son: Alan, Jr. Donovan thinks there might be more to Ewbank's dislike of Ameche than the fullback's tendency to be tardy. He was named rookie of the year in 1955 and accumulated All-Pro honors until an Achilles . Alan would come out to practice sometimes with his shoes untied and he'd have to bend over to tie them up on the field. Other recipients include Don ONeill a generous contributor to Malvern whose nonprofit, The Immokalee Foundation, provides educational opportunities to children of migrant workers, Joan Downs, a mother of eight children who forged the pipeline for increasing the number of students of color to enroll in Malvern. She still can't wait to find out each December which players are named finalists for the Heisman. The family then returned to Kenosha, where he attended Bradford High School. Appropriately, this will be the home to this illustrious Wall. Art Donovan played next to Marchetti in the Colts' defensive line for years and like Marchetti and Berry is an NFL Hall of Famer. But he was a downright weasel. I just know that our offense totally changed from the time we lost Alan Ameche, and two years later Weeb got fired himself because he couldn't put a balanced attack on the field. He became a major star on radio. Alan Ameche was born on the 1st of March, 1933. Braatz said Ameche was a light-hearted individual who liked to play jokes on his teammates. The Red Devils responded with a 5-3 record, winning their final four games. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. . 4 Gathering speed now, Ameche is almost in the clear on his very first ball-carrying trip in the pro football ranks. To hear Peter King explain it, this sequence at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 28, 1958 . Tom Braatz, executive vice president of football operations for the Green Bay Packers, played high school football with Ameche when the two grew up together in Kenosha, Wis. Ameche, who died in Houston of a heart attack Monday at the age of 55, went on to play football at the University of Wisconsin and became the state's only Heisman Trophy winner in 1954. WINSOME COMBINATION INCLUDES AMECHE, WIFE YVONNE, SONS BRIAN AND ALAN. The recent winner was Ron Dayne in 1999, but Alan Ameche came first in 1954. Other guys, like Alan, he'd be all over them for every little thing. [21] A Republican, he supported the campaign of Thomas Dewey in the 1944 United States presidential election[22] and Wisconsin finished 6-2-1 and ranked 10th by the coaches and 11th by the Associated Press while USC finished 9-1 and ranked fourth by the coaches and fifth by the AP. [10], Ameche did Happy Land (1943), Wing and a Prayer (1944), and Greenwich Village (1944). I told him, No, I wasn't babied.'". In January, she will also be on hand in Pasadena, Calif., as her late husband is inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame. He was not one of the "party boys" clique that exists on every NFL team. He later sold his interest in the restaurants. In 1944, he reportedly earned $247,677 for 1943, making him the second highest earner at 20th Century Fox after Spyros Skouras. "After four or five years in Baltimore, he lost control of the Colts. This is an original press photo. Was a member of the Catholic group The Christophers. He was a clerk at the Main Post Office in Washington from 1948 until he retired in 1975. "When you lose control of the team, you can be the best organized coach in the world, but it doesn't do you any good," Marchetti said. Son: Michael Daughter: Catherine Daughter: Elizabeth Son: Paul (d.) High School: Kenosha Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI (1951) University: BS Physical Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1955) Heisman . He sees Alan in front of us and he says, 'There is our big draft choice. He would needle his players with barbs and comments and verbal shots. He made only five films from 1949 to 1983. I remember that because I still have one of their ashtrays. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. And as he did throughout his football career from Kenosha High School to the NFLs Baltimore Colts, Ameche delivered with the second-highest Rose Bowl rushing output at the time. School: Wisconsin. [20], Ameche was Roman Catholic. Our goal is to encourage them to take it a step further by identifying ways to use entrepreneurship as a launching pad for societal change.. He is . [18] They had six children. Alan Ameche was previously married to Yvonne Ameche Davis. [4] Like every team, the players came from all walks of life, but this was a group that genuinely practiced and believed in the team concept. After playing in college shows, stocks, and vaudevilles, he became a major radio star in the early 1930s, which led to the offer of a movie contract from 20th Century Fox in 1935. On this date (Jan. 1) in 1953, Kenosha's Alan Ameche turned in one of the greatest games in Rose Bowl history. Shouting, cheering students formed snake lines and parades through the Memorial Union hub of student activity into other school buildings and along Langdon and State Streets. And the occasion has caused her to reflect on the award's meaning. Don Ameche. "Alan came in here as Heisman Trophy winner and he had a personality that was very extroverted, and he had a tremendous sense of humor and laughed a lot. Alan was the cousin of noted actors Don Ameche and Jim Ameche. "Here's my brother, who had no reputation or anything, and Alan is the Heisman Trophy winner, big star coming in, and he and Itsy are friends right away. August 8, 1988 (aged 55) Houston Texas. Notes: Ameche was thrown for a loss three times in the game Other Kenoshans in California for the Badgers (according to the News) were Ed Ronzani and student manager Dino Laurenzi The Kenosha News of Jan. 2, 1953 reported hundreds of Kenoshans were at the game. "Alan and I were friends from the start, but we really didn't hang out that much," Marchetti said. Not only is Social Entrepreneurship part of their course curriculum, but just two years ago Malvern constructed a state-of-the-art building dedicated to research and collaboration referred to as St. Augustine Center for Social Impact. With the third pick in the entire 1955 draft, the up-and-coming Colts couldn't afford a clunker. I asked my wife, Cheri, to buy me a good digital camera for my birthday that October and low and behold a Canon 40D showed up. BERWYN, Pa. -- Paul Ameche, youngest of six children of former college and pro football star Alan Ameche, died in a two-car accident Sunday in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. When Amy Bloom fell for Brian Ameche in her mid-50s"very much a midlife romance," she saysit was the architect's decisive zest for life that attracted her. We really didn't have an effective running game after Alan retired. She moved to the Washington area after her marriage in 1940 to Andrew S. Keck. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Alan Ameche: The Story of The Horse at Amazon.com. Alan Ameche NFL Stats. He didn't need anybody to take him under their wing. Jim Stewart will join an illustrious list of philanthropists, leaders, and exemplary figures, a group of individuals that he himself played a major role in selecting. Braatz said he and Ameche were in the same grade at Kenosha Bradford High School and later met their sweethearts at the school and married them almost at the same time. He never, never liked Alan for some reason, and I never could figure it out. . Calling the telephone the "Don Ameche" became popular American slang in the 1930s and '40s due to his role as Alexander Graham Bell. The Horse spearheaded a rushing attack that accumulated a whopping 211 yards. Alan Ameche prices (Football Cards 1956 Topps) are updated daily for each source listed above. "Angelo had a slim chance of making it, because he had been out of football for a couple years. His film career surged in a comeback in the 1980s . "I don't think there is any question about that. Ameche's most dramatic moment in six pro seasons came in the 1958 NFL championship game, when his one-yard plunge against the New York Giants lifted the Colts to a 23-17 overtime triumph. AMECHE, BRIAN A. Mr. Stewart formerly served as a teacher, coach, Headmaster, Head of School, and President of Malvern, and despite wearing many hats, always brought the same passion, enthusiasm, and humility to every role. 1961 Topps. ", Sports reporter focusing on enterprise stories, Olympics, tennis. When Wisconsin received the Rose Bowl nod from the Big Ten, it ignited a wild celebration in Madison. Published by Terrace Books, A Trade Imprint Of The University Of Wisconsin Press. Don Ameche. Survived by his wife Amy Bloom, her three children Alexander Moon, Caitlin Sorenson (Corey) and Sarah Moon (Jasmine) as well as by his mother, Yvonne Ameche Davis and his siblings Alan. . Marchetti remembers his first face-to-face encounter with Ameche after the disturbing incident with Ewbank. He is also the chairman of Durhams Conservation Commission. For more information or to comment on this feature, contact the author atdmarran359@aol.com, Events taking place all month at local clothing retailer, including a celebration on Saturday, March 18, Tremper sophomore named the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha Youth of the Year, Parkside jumpers bring home titles from the GLIAC Indoor, Fun-filled weekend includes plenty to do indoors and outdoors, With a victory, regular-season champion Ranger men will host semifinals and championship game, Event lineup centers around Yaa Gyasi's debut novel 'Homegoing', 95th Academy Awards to be held Sunday, March 12, Big Star Drive-In prepares for its 69th season. He was the nicest fellow that ever lived. You don't usually see a superstar coming in to camp and hanging out with a guy trying to make the team who didn't really have a chance. So he changed it from "Amici" (correctly pronounced "Ah-mee-chee") into "Ameche", in order to keep the original Italian pronunciation. Became a father for the fourth time at age 32 when his wife Honore gave birth to their son Lawrence Michael Ameche on July 20, 1940. June 1, 1933 Kenosha Wisconsin. He is best remembered for scoring the winning touchdown against the New Yorks Giants in the 1958 NFL championship. Coaches, players and faculty members joined the celebrations and indications were that there would be no more classes today.. It's something that kind of lives in infamy. Awarded two Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6101 Hollywood Blvd. Kenosha.com is a local, digital media platform offering interesting, engaging content created by experienced journalists and local professionals. Born in 1933 to Italian immigrants, Alan Ameche grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and went on to break Big Ten rushing records for the Wisconsin Badgers, leading them to . Berry believed that Ewbank had picked up the destructive habit of needling his players when he was the offensive line coach on the staff of Paul Brown, the legendary coach of the Cleveland Browns. Ameche was a cousin of actor brothers Don and Jim Ameche. He ran for 4,045 yards, scored 40 touchdowns and was inducted into the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame in 1975. In lieu of flowers, please consider . They raised their large brood in Newtown Square. That was the beginning of a wonderful relationship with my camera, and all the places I have taken it. Lino Dante "Alan" Ameche (June 1, 1933 - August 8, 1988) (FB) was a two-time All-American at the University of Wisconsin and won the 1954 Heisman Trophy as college football's outstanding player of the year. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, "Don Ameche Is Dead at 85; Oscar Winner for 'Cocoon', "Happeningsmag.com-Don Ameche - Actors - Hall of Fame", "Ameche's son in Iowa City recalls dad's legacy of joy", "The Coffin Corner Vol. Seller 100% positive. He later played for the Bears and was a guest at Holy Rosary Sports Night on Feb. 13, 1966 along with the Cubs Ernie Banks, George Altman and Dick Ellsworth, the Packers Jim Grabowski and legendary Braves announcer Earl Gillespie. Mr. Henry was born in Norfolk and moved to Washington as a child. Lino Dante "Alan" Ameche (June 1, 1933 - August 8, 1988), nicknamed "The Iron Horse", or simply "The Horse", was an American football player who played six seasons with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football League after winning the Heisman Trophy in college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ameche, a junior at Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y., was visiting his family for the holidays. Ameche, a sophomore, had a stellar season, leading the Big Ten with 721 rushing yards in league games while setting an overall school record for the second consecutive campaign with 1,079 yards. We struggled to be a contender after Alan retired.". Became a father for the third time at age 31 when his wife Honore gave birth to their son Thomas Anthony Ameche on July 20, 1939. In his regular-season professional debut, Ameche ran 79 yards for a touchdown the first time he touched the ball in the game against the Chicago Bears in Baltimore. It's an honor that goes beyond the moment.". The Rev. He served in the Army during World War II and remained on active duty until 1948. Mr. Ameche, who lived in Devon, Pa., was a native of Kenosha, Wis. Mr. Ameche, nicknamed "The Horse," won the Heisman Trophy in 1954 after a college career at the University of Wisconsin where he rushed for 3,212 yards, at the time a National Collegiate Athletic Association record. 2020-02-02 -. He was babied in college. Weeb wouldn't bother to fine certain people on the team, and you can't have a double standard like that.". "So I like Alan and we hung out a little, but I wouldn't say I took him under my wing or anything like that. "What drew me to Brian was his warmth, and his energy, and a certain kind of fearlessness and full- steam-ahead for things. His zodiac sign is Pisces. [25][26] He was cremated and his ashes are buried at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Asbury, Iowa.[27]. As his film popularity waned in the 1950s, he continued working in theater and some TV. "How somebody couldn't like Alan Ameche is beyond me. He was elected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first four seasons in the league. Alan is related to Yvonne Ameches and Elizabeth Yvonne Darcy. She is also an executive producer, a writer and a creator of the Lifetime Network television series State of Mind. Ms. Bloom graduated from Wesleyan University and received a masters degree in social work from Smith. "The only thing I can think of is one thing. 1. He also wrote six books, including The Trouble With Lawyers (Simon & Schuster, 1968). No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. We all had tremendous respect for him. He did everything that was asked of him, but Weeb would never give the guy a break. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/16/fashion/weddings/16BLOOM.html. He was a good friend. Alan Ameche was a cousin to noted actor Don Ameche. "The really strange thing is that Weeb never changed his mind about Alan. The critical objective (of the Augustine Center) is to cultivate professionals who lead with humility and heart, said Niles. He went on to open a chain of Gino's . Don Ameche (/miti/; born Dominic Felix Amici; May 31, 1908 December 6, 1993)[1] was an American actor, comedian and vaudevillian. All sources are quick to point out that little Lino had no choice but to don Mussolini's proscribed Fascist youth uniform. Ameche's NFL career with the Colts ended in 1960 when he snapped a tendon in his Achilles heel, Braatz said. ISBN 0816023387. Interred at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery (formerly St. Philomina's), Dubuque, IA (grave unmarked). Their slogan was 'I'll Meetcha at Ameche's'. I think maybe Weeb took that as not caring or being too lackadaisical, but that just wasn't the case. Tom Braatz, executive vice president of football . He is most remembered for 1954 Heisman Trophy. Elena Seibert Amy Bloom and her husband Brian Ameche, July 2017. Credit: Elena Seibert. The Ameche-Ewbank feud was common knowledge among Colts insiders, and it really was an anomaly. He played college football at the University of WisconsinMadison and won the Heisman Trophy during his senior season in 1954. They are doing the same now: Glenn Davis, whom she married in 1996, is battling cancer and congestive heart failure. Gino Marchetti, who by our calculations is 85 years old, is going strong and still . "I remember it because Weeb made a really strange comment that stuck with me over the years. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. [23], On December 6, 1993, Ameche died at his son Don, Jr.'s house in Scottsdale, Arizona, of prostate cancer[24] Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. A fumble halted that drive and the Trojans were able to turn the miscue into the games only score as the Pacific Coast Conference notched its first win since the Rose Bowl established its exclusive alliance with the PCC and the Big Ten in 1947. She was a member of the Sulgrave Club, the New Scotland Garden Club and Christ Episcopal Church in Georgetown. As his film popularity waned in the 1950s, he continued working in theater and some TV. The bridegroom is the stepson of the late Glenn Davis, a halfback who played for Army and won the Heisman Trophy in 1946. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The late Alan Ameche left a legacy of personal warmth, outstanding football achievement and shrewd business sense. From there he went on to break Big Ten rushing records for the University of Wisconsin Badgers, leading them to the 1953 Rose Bowl and winning the . Back in May, Sean McCarthy 21 was awarded the first-ever Advanced Credential Award, which recognizes current students who have made significant impacts on campus and beyond. She was a young wife, the mother of two, when Wisconsin's stampeding fullback won the Heisman in 1954. Also included is Brigadier General Curtis A. Buzzard, a highly-decorated veteran who served over 13 years with the 82nd Airborne Division, and Alan Ameche former Heisman Trophy Winner and his beloved wife Yvonne Ameche-Davis, who together were active in the United Negro College Fund and The Multiple Sclerosis Society, among others. As a handsome, debonair leading man in 40 films over the next 14 years, he starred in comedies, dramas, and musicals. "But it never got to that point because Alan did so well running the ball. Things like that really bothered Weeb. He was the type of guy who never wanted to leave Antioch [California]; just be around his family and go fishing. It led to the use of the word "ameche" as juvenile slang for a telephone, as noted by Mike Kilen in the Iowa City Gazette (December 8, 1993): "The film prompted a generation to call people to the telephone with the phrase: 'You're wanted on the Ameche. Seller 99.8% positive. Born. "I saw that myself, his need to needle players. He had the ideal combination of speed and . American Football (American) Player Alan Ameche was born Lino Dante "Alan" Ameche on 1st March, 1933 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA and passed away on 8th Aug 1988 Houston, Texas, USA aged 55. You'd better be able to run and throw and hurt people on the ground and in the air. He played both fullback and linebacker during his college football career with the Wisconsin Badgers. The Badgers squandered two other chances inside the red zone, including one march that reached the 3. My rookie year I was definitely on Weeb's list. He was a first-round draft pick for the Colts, who offered him the princely sum of $15,000 the highest annual salary for a rookie to date. 'He has been blessed, he really was, with great friends, a great wife, great business relationships and a great background in football -- the whole works.'. Height: 6-0. They didn't baby you in college, did they Gino?' Quick Facts . Berry went on to have a very solid coaching career after his Hall of Fame playing days were over, coaching the New England Patriots from 1984 through 1989, including Super Bowl XX in 1986, and it's for certain that his role model for dealing with players wasn't Ewbank. An Academy Award winning American actor. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. The Colts were also 39 in 1954, Ewbank's first season in Baltimore, but they began a steady ascent to the top after that. Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Gino's was known for its community involvement and philanthropy, which Mr. Fischer continued after the chain was sold. 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: 2577; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 716.0; FHL microfilm: 2342311. All rights reserved. Facts. We would talk about things that might happen [on the football field] or whatever. Before he got the opportunity to showcase his acting skills in the film and . 51-53 (article titled "The Bickersons"). Brian A. Ameche, 66, of Stony Creek, died peacefully in the presence of his loved ones on January 30, 2020. Despite the sterling credentials that Ameche brought with him from Wis- consin, there were still doubts how his skills would translate in the NFL. Born in 1933 to Italian immigrants, he grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he played for one of the state's best-ever high school football teams. It was the . In his retirement, Brian spent time fishing, meditating, and using. This is 1870, Don Ameche hasn't invented the telephone yet. I never followed him or his team. "You know Alan played linebacker in college. Alan got along with everybody. Don Ameche was an Academy Award winning American actor.. Ameche was born Dominic Felix Amici in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the son of Barbara, who was of Irish and German descent, and Felix Ameche, an immigrant from Italy whose original surname was "Amici." He had three brothers, Omberto, James, and Louis and three sisters, Jane, Elizabeth and Catherine. Local police said a car driven by Ameche collided with a vehicle driven by Lawrence I. Paul III, 21, of West Chester at an intersection. He scored what remains one of the most famous touchdowns in NFL history, a 1-yard plunge that delivered the Colts an overtime victory over the New York Giants in the 1958 NFL Championship Game at Yankee Stadium. His mother, Barbara Etta Hertel, was of Scottish, Irish, and German ancestry. But Yvonne Davis will be there, joined by children, grandchildren, sisters and cousins, as Ameche is honored on the 50th anniversary of his 1954 Heisman Award. Marchetti's opinion of Ewbank is very similar. Ivy Moon Sorenson and Zora Pearl Moon. Position: RB. Dwight Eisenhower during the 1952 presidential election. Also included is Brigadier General Curtis A. Buzzard, a highly-decorated veteran who served over 13 years with the 82nd Airborne Division, and Alan Ameche - former Heisman Trophy Winner and his beloved wife Yvonne Ameche-Davis, who together were active in the United Negro College Fund and The Multiple Sclerosis Society, among others. In 1960 Ewbank effectively drove Ameche off the squad by making it clear that he was not wanted back after rehabbing his Achilles tendon injury. With Davis's breakaway speed and Blanchard's force and fury between the tackles, they formed the greatest pair of running backs in the game. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. Yvonne Davis, in a voice as demure as the game is gruff, prefers to identify herself as a woman who has been twice blessed -- having wed her childhood sweetheart, the late Alan Ameche, and finding love a second time, with 1946 Heisman winner Glenn Davis. 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