[amp_mcq option1=”They all played for Pittsburgh” option2=”They all won the Heisman Trophy” option3=”They all led to Super Bowl titles” option4=”They dont have any similarity” correct=”option2″]
The correct answer is: B. They all won the Heisman Trophy.
Ernie Davis was the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, in 1961. Archie Griffin won the Heisman Trophy twice, in 1974 and 1975. Tony Dorsett won the Heisman Trophy in 1976.
Option A is incorrect because Ernie Davis played for Syracuse University, Archie Griffin played for Ohio State University, and Tony Dorsett played for the University of Pittsburgh.
Option C is incorrect because Ernie Davis and Archie Griffin never led their teams to Super Bowl titles. Tony Dorsett led the Dallas Cowboys to victory in Super Bowl XII.
Option D is incorrect because Ernie Davis, Archie Griffin, and Tony Dorsett all have the distinction of being African-American football players who won the Heisman Trophy.