About Carl Davis
Lived 1903 – 1959 (aged 56). Carl Davis was an American american football player.
Carl Lewis Davis (May 19, 1903 – October 14, 1959) was an American football player.
A native of Charleston, West Virginia, Davis played college football as a tackle for West Virginia. He was a member of the school's undefeated 1922 football team.
He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Frankford Yellow Jackets during 1927 season. He played at the end, tackle, and guard positions and appeared in a total of eight NFL games, three as a starter.
After his playing career, Davis was an attorney in Charleston. He died in his sleep in 1959 at age 56. At the West Virginia-Pitt football game on October 17, 1959, the crowd bowed its head in a moment of silence for Davis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carl Davis?
American football player (1903-1959)
When was Carl Davis born?
Carl Davis was born on 19 May 1903 in Charleston.
When did Carl Davis die?
Carl Davis died on 14 October 1959.
What was Carl Davis's occupation?
Carl Davis was an american football player.
What nationality was Carl Davis?
Carl Davis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carl Davis (American football, born 1903)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Davis. https://biography.guide/carl-davis-american-football-player-1903/
MLA: "Carl Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-davis-american-football-player-1903/.
Chicago: "Carl Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carl-davis-american-football-player-1903/.
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