1. In 1971, Davis joined the Baltimore Colts for two seasons, his first foray in the NFL.
17 Facts About Otho Davis
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Otho Davis served as head athletic trainer for the club until his retirement after the 1995 season.
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Otho Davis was named Athletic Trainer of the Year five times.
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For 18 years, Otho Davis served as the executive director of the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
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In 1981, Otho Davis was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers' Hall of Fame.
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On May 1,1993, Otho Davis was enshrined into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame - Philadelphia Chapter.
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Otho Davis held memberships in various professional organizations, including the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association.
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Otho Davis was nominated in April 1993 by the Professional Football Writers Association for the Horrigan Award.
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Otho Davis served as the charter president of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society.
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Otho Davis was a member of the Board of Advisors of the Ed Block Courage Award which honors a player from all 32 NFL teams each season who, in the eyes of their teammates, best displays courage.
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Otho Davis worked with Ed Block as an Associate Athletic Trainer during his tenure with the Baltimore Colts.
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Otho Davis was a member of the Board of Governors of the Maxwell Football Club and was a past member of the executive committee of the Professional Football Athletic Trainers' Society.
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Otho Davis is the father of four sons: Mark, Harry, Richard, and Tom.
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Otho Davis lived in Mount Laurel, NJ for a period of time.
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On May 2,2000, Otho Davis died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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In 2009, Otho Davis was nominated as the first athletic trainer for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Otho Davis finished 6th in the fans voting at Fans Choice in his first year of eligibility.