His articles have appeared in baseball digest, the washington post, the redskins report, and other publications. I never really understood the game until my mother explained it one saturday afternoon in 1983, when we sat together with nothing else to. The story of unusual courage in facing a grave illness. And it is a tale of unusual courage in facing a grave illness. 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. Nor is there mention of any west virginia ruckus in robert c. If you want to learn more, the movie is based on the book, ernie davis. Gallaghers definitive biography is a story of outstanding athletic achievement and greatness. The formula is basic and durable, and when you hitch it to a good story, you can hardly fail. Ernie davis attended syracuse university from 1958 to 1962 and was a star player. The elmira express on which the movie, the express, is based may not be the most literary piece of work ever written, but it the real story of ernie davis legacy. Ernie davis collection an inventory of his collection at the syracuse. Ernie was also the first african american to be the.
He works for the fairfax county public library in virginia. Universal pictures made a film the express on the same book which. Both titles are appropriate for reading in conjunction with. Biography ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field.
Website accessibility statement the elmira city school district is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all members of our community. Robert c gallagher presents the life and career of the legendary football star who broke jim browns rushing records and became the first black athlete to win the heisman trophy, highlighting his athletic career and. The ernie davis story, which was turned into a major motion picture. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Ernie was a shining star in many respects, both on and off the field. The three books of the collection are about ernie davis life and football career. The movie may make for good family viewing, but this book explains the true story of just how brave, unselfish and caring this young man was, right up until his death. Ernie davis was born on this date in 1939 in new salem, pennsylvania. A motion picture biography, the express, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express. The ernie davis story, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express. The movie may make for good family viewing, but this book. In 2008, universal pictures created a film of his life, based on the book ernie davis. Plus, brown like davis, a product of syracuse was a fan of the elmira express, saying this in the heisman. This blog is dedicated to the life and legend of ernie davis.
Cite this page apa mla harvard chicago asa ieee ama. The elmira express, ernie davis african american registry. Gallagher, helped keep davis memory alive by exposing new generations of. The brilliant running back who broke the great jim browns rushing records at syracuse university. A drama based on the life of college football hero ernie davis, the first africanamerican to win the heisman trophy. Gary fleder does more than that in telling the story of. The story of a heisman trophy winner anniversary ed. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university. The description from the cover of the 1983 edition explained best the significance of this book and its full and rich portrayal of the life of ernie davis.
He was an african american college football player and the first black man to win the heisman trophy. Nicknamed the elmira express after his hometown of elmira, ny, ernie led syracuse university to countless victories and was the first african american to receive the prestigious heisman trophy. The hardcover of the ernie davis, the elmira express. Good book ideas from elmira librarians elmira city.
The express is involving and inspiring in the way a good movie about sports almost always is. 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 was raised in my hometown, and is a hero there. The ernie davis story when it was rereleased with the movie. 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. Ernie davis, the elmira express the story of a heisman trophy winner. Most of all, the story of a remarkable human being, who inspired everyone who knew him. He is the subject of the 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. The ernie davis story is a 2008 american sports film produced by john davis and directed by gary fleder. Good faith efforts are being made to ensure that our website complies with web accessibility standards. Presents the life and career of the legendary football star who broke jim browns rushing records and became the first black athlete to win the heisman trophy, highlighting his athletic career and his battle with the leukemia that would take his life. He was drafted by the cleveland browns, but never played a down in the nfl because he was diagnosed with leukemia soon after. The basis for the universal pictures film the express, robert c. 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.
Good book ideas from elmira librarians posted on 03192020 throughout this school closure, our school librarians spent time to assemble a list of good reads for kids of all ages. Ernie davis was a running back for the university of syracuse from 1958 until 1961. Perseverance is a word that is commonly used to describe the personality and work ethic of ernie davis. Gallagher which was originally published on june 1st, 1999. Gallagher, gives great detail about the courageous athlete from elmira, ny. The 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. Remember ernie davis, the first africanamerican to win the heisman. The elmira express, the story of a heisman trophy winner hardcover published october 1st 2008 by bartleby press anniversary edition, hardcover, 179 pages. With rob brown, dennis quaid, clancy brown, darrin dewitt henson. An ernie davisjim brown backfield for the browns might. Millions remember ernie davis and his legendary football exploits. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by charles leavitt from a book titled ernie davis. Ernie davis life story is chronicled in a novel called ernie davis. The description from the cover of the 1983 edition explained best the significance of this book and its full and rich.
The elmira express, the story of a heisman trophy winner robert. Ernie davis gravesite the express, statue, elmira express. Gallaghers book illustrates the great affection for ernie. The film is based on the life of syracuse university football player ernie davis, the first african american to win the heisman trophy, portrayed by actor rob brown. Davis was inducted into the college football hall of fame in 1979. The express is the story of ernie davis, the 1961 heisman trophy winning running back from syracuse. 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. The express is a 2008 american sports film produced by john davis and directed by gary fleder. Ernie davis was the subject of the 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. First africanamerican college football player to be awarded the heisman trophy. Gallagher, began production in april 2007 and was released on october 10, 2008.
My book was the express by robert gallagher was an autobiography about the short but amazing life of ernie davis. Ernie davis was an all american on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. The elmira express, the story of a heisman trophy winner by robert c. The elmira express it is here for all of us to savor.
Ernest davis december 14, 1939 may 18, 1963 was an american football player, a halfback who won the heisman trophy in 1961 and was its first africanamerican recipient. Ernie davis was an all american running back for syracuse university. I was pleasantly surprised to read this book and find out that elmira, ny, as a community is a far. Website for movie adaptation of ernie davis, the elmira express view the movie website share images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Ernie davis led an undefeated syracuse football team to its first national championship and to victory in the cotton bowl. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. The story of a heisman trophy winner 9780910155755.
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