Red Davis

Q: When did Red Davis die?

Red Davis died on August 5, 1988.

Q: How old was Red Davis when they died?

Red Davis was 80 years old at the time of death.

Q: When was Red Davis born?

Red Davis was born on November 14, 1907.

Q: What was Red Davis's occupation?

Red Davis was an American football player.

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.

Early life and college

Sylvester Edward Davis was born on November 14, 1907, in Franks, Ohio. He attended Willard High School in Willard, Ohio.

Davis played college football for the Geneva Golden Tornadoes of Geneva College from 1927 to 1930.

Professional career

Davis played in one game for the Portsmouth Spartans of the National Football League (NFL) during the 1933 season.

Davis signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL in 1933. He played in seven games, all starts, for the Eagles that year, totaling 15 carries for 57 yards and one touchdown, four catches for 50 yards, two completions on six passing attempts for 62 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, and three extra points. The Eagles finished the season with a 3–5–1 record. He became a free agent after the season.