East
Los Angeles College Alumnus Ben Davidson holds his award after being inducted
into the COA/CCCAA Hall of Fame. Mr. Davidson was a standout athlete in
Track and Basketball at Los Angeles Woodrow Wilson High School. His football
career didn't begin until he reached ELAC where he was spotted by football
coach, Clyde Johnson, who convinced him to play for the Huskies. He
flourished in football, and following the 1957 season earned a scholarship
to the University of Washington, majoring in geography. He went on to play
professional football for the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, Washington
Redskins, and Oakland Raiders.In 1995, Davidson established a scholarship for female and male students at ELAC for academic and athletic excellence. The scholarship is awarded annually to graduating sophomores who have completed their eligibility.
Pictured
left to right: East Los Angeles College Football Head Coach Lynn Cain,
Executive Director Commission on Athletics Carlyle Carter, East Los Angeles
College Alumnus Mike Davis and East Los Angeles College Alumnus Ben Davidson
gather for the COA/CCCAA Hall of Fame induction of Ben Davidson.
Associate
Head Coach Steve Rudaflores takes time out from his busy schedule to pose
with East Los Angeles College Alumnus Mike Davis.
Counselor
Ralph Valle enjoys a conversation with Alumnus Mike Davis. Mr. Davis had an
outstanding career with the Oakland Raiders.
East
Los Angeles College Alumnus Ben Davidson listens with his wife of 48 years as
he is inducted into the COA/CCCAA Hall of Fame.
East
Los Angeles College Athletic Department staff and coaches attend a dinner in
honor of Alumnus Ben Davidson.
East
Los Angeles College Alumnus Frank Davidson joined the celebration as his
brother, Ben Davidson, was inducted into the COA/CCCAA Hall of Fame. Frank
Davidson, like his brother Ben, has established a scholarship for female and
male students at ELAC for academic and athletic excellence.
Pictured
in the back row is East Los Angeles College Athletic Director Al Cone along
with from left to right Honoree/Alumnus Ben Davidson, Alumnus Mike Davis and
Alumnus/Head Football Coach Lynn Cain.