The elmira express, ernie davis african american registry. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about ernie davis, football and college football. Free academy, davis was a highschool allamerican in football and basketball. Anonymous this biopic focuses on the relationship of ernie davis 19391963, a gifted africanamerican athlete, and his coach from 1958 to 1962 at syracuse university, ben schwartzwalder 19091993. The three books of the collection are about ernie davis life and football career. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university, where as a sophomore he led his team to an undefeated season and a national championship in. Millions remember ernie davis and his legendary football exploits. Dennis quaid plays a coach in the story of ernie davis the. Dennis quaid plays a coach in the story of ernie davis. The ernie davis story is a 2008 american sports film produced by john davis and directed by gary fleder. Gallagher which was originally published on june 1st, 1999.
An enduring story of a true scholarathlete, the express is a touching, impeccably researched, deeply personal portrait of ernie davis and a vivid look at sport in. I loved the movie based on the true life of ernie davis so i knew i would love the book as well. The ernie davis story when it was rereleased with the movie. The ernie davis story is a movie about the star running back, ernie davis, and how discrimination and racism wouldnt stop him. Nor is there mention of any west virginia ruckus in robert c. Ernie davis is a young black man living up north in the 1940s, where discrimination makes life difficult for him and his family. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Two seasons later, he broke jim browns rushing record, becoming the first black athlete to receive the heisman trophy. It is the basis for the upcoming movie of the same name and has been updated to coincide with its release. Ernie davis gravesite the express, statue, elmira express. Apr 14, 2019 the 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. Ernie davis attended syracuse university from 1958 to 1962 and was a star player. He died at age 23 in 1963, but managed to lead his high school basketball team to. Kennedy to eulogize him as an outstanding man of great character.
A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university, where as a sophomore he led his team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 1959, and earned his nickname, the elmira express. Ernie davis collection an inventory of his collection at the syracuse. Gallagher, is the book upon which the movie the express. Ernie davis, the elmira express here, in this special anniversary edition, is the original, enduring story of ernie davis as told by those who were closest to him. The elmira express it is here for all of us to savor.
Both titles are appropriate for reading in conjunction with seeing the movie and using this curriculum. The basis for the universal pictures film the express, robert c. Ernie davis was an all american running back for syracuse university. His articles have appeared in baseball digest, the washington post, the redskins report, and other publications. Free academy, davis was a highschool allamerican in. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university, where as a sophomore he led his team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 1959 and earned his nickname. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university, where as a sophomore he led his team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 1959 and earned his. The formula is basic and durable, and when you hitch it to a good story, you can hardly fail. Gallaghers definitive biography is a story of outstanding athletic achievement and greatness. And it is a tale of unusual courage in facing a grave illness. Ernie davis was an all american on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field.
The film is based on the life of syracuse university football player ernie davis, the first african american to win the. Ernie davis was an allamerican on the football gridiron and a man of integrity off the field. Most of all, the story of a remarkable human being, who inspired everyone who knew him. The brilliant running back who broke the great jim browns rushing records at syracuse university. Rob brown in the express 2008 dennis quaid and darrin dewitt henson in. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university, where as a sophomore he led his team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 1959, and earned his nickname. Robert c gallagher a portrait of the legendary football star who broke jim browns rushing records and became the first black athlete to win the heisman trophy highlights his athletic career and his battle with the. The ernie davis story has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The elmira express, the story of a heisman trophy winner by robert c. Join facebook to connect with ernie davis and others you may know. He was drafted by the cleveland browns, but never played a down in the nfl because he was diagnosed with leukemia soon after. A motion picture biography, the express, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express. The express is involving and inspiring in the way a good movie about sports almost always is. I ordered the express paperback as a christmas gift.
He led his college football team to an undefeated season and a national championship. With rob brown, dennis quaid, clancy brown, darrin dewitt henson. Universal pictures made a film the express on the same book which began production on april. Ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. The story of a heisman trophy winner was written by robert c.
The ernie davis story reprint by gallagher, robert c isbn. Cite this page apa mla harvard chicago asa ieee ama. An enduring story of a true scholarathlete, the express is a touching, impeccably researched, deeply personal portrait of ernie davis, and a vivid look at. The process of taking this nonfiction biography and creating from it a feature film requires adaptation. A drama based on the life of college football hero ernie davis, the first africanamerican to win the heisman trophy. The express is a 2008 american sports film produced by john davis and directed by gary fleder. Ernie davis was born on this date in 1939 in new salem, pennsylvania. Sep 08, 2019 the most celebrated college player of his time, ernie davis was a powerful 62, 210pounder who led syracuse to a national championship in 1959. He was an african american college football player and the first black man to win the heisman trophy. The ernie davis story is a biopic directed by gary fleder based on the book the elmira express. The ernie davis story, which was turned into a major motion picture.
The story of a heisman trophy winner 9780910155755. Biography ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. Universal pictures made a film the express on the same book which began production on april, 2007 and was released on october 10th, 2008. The ernie davis story the express is an awesome book written about the career of ernie davis and all of the hardships he faced on his journey to the nfl. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by charles leavitt from a book titled ernie davis. An enduring story of a true scholarathlete, the express is a touching, impeccably researched, deeply personal portrait of ernie davis, and a vivid look at sport in america at the dawn of the civil rights era. Based on the incredible true story, the express follows the inspirational life of college football hero ernie davis rob brown, the first africanamerican to win the. The 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. Gallagher, helped keep davis memory alive by exposing new generations of. Ernie davis was the subject of the 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis.
Ernie davis becomes the first africanamerican to win the. It tells the story of ernie davis portrayed by rob brown, a talented young football player who many believe would have gone on to become the first black athlete to win the coveted. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university. Gallagher is one of the most heart shifting stories and it will definately change your outlook on sports, and how ernie davis affected sports today.
He is the subject of the 2008 universal pictures movie biography the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. The ernie davis story, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express. Ernie davis, a twotime allamerican halfback at syracuse university, lived a short life as a result of leukemia. The story of unusual courage in facing a grave illness. The most celebrated college player of his time, ernie davis was a powerful 62, 210pounder who led syracuse to a national championship in 1959. The express is the story of ernie davis, the 1961 heisman trophy winning running back from syracuse. Ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron and a man of integrity off the field. Gallagher, began production in april 2007 and was released on october 10, 2008. Ernie davis syracuse first africanamerican to win the heisman trophy. Gary fleder does more than that in telling the story of ernie davis the elmira express, the running back for syracuse who became the first africanamerican to win the heisman trophy, in 1961.
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