Researching Lamar Davis
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 65810 people with the Davis surname? In that year Davis was ranked number 34 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Lamar means "Of The Sea" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Lamar Davis on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Lamar Davis and the Davis Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 71435 people with the Davis surname in the UK? Davis is now ranked number 52 for popularity in the UK. |
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Lamar Davis
Raymond Lamar Davis (June 15, 1921 – February 23, 2008) was an American football player. He played professionally in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) with the Miami Seahawks in 1946 and the Baltimore Colts from 1947 to 1949. Davis was born in Brunswick, Georgia and attended Glynn Academy. He went to college at the University of Georgia and played for the Bulldogs from 1940 until 1942. He was a member of the 1942 Georgia team that won the Southeastern Conference (SEC) title and a national championship. His catch that season of a 65-yard touchdown pass thrown by Frank Sinkwich as final horn sounded beat Auburn. Davis was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round with the 12th overall pick of the 1943 NFL Draft before they merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers to become the so-called "Steagles." Listed at 6'1" and 185 pounds, he played on offense and defense scoring numerous touchdowns as a receiver and making several interceptions as a pro. His nickname was "Racehorse". Davis resided in St. Simons Island, Georgia. He was inducted into the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
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