Ernie davis gravesite the express, statue, elmira express. Universal pictures made a film the express on the same book which began production on april. An ernie davisjim brown backfield for the browns might. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Gallagher 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by charles leavitt from a book titled ernie davis. He works for the fairfax county public library in virginia. The story of a heisman trophy winner 9780910155755.
The elmira express, the story of a heisman trophy winner book online at best prices in india on. 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. I would recommend this book to any football fan or player who is unfamiliar with the story of the elmira express ernie davis should always be remembered, not for how he died, but for how he lived. His articles have appeared in baseball digest, the washington post, the redskins report, and other publications. 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 story of a heisman trophy winner by robert c gallagher hardback, 2008 at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Gallagher which was originally published on june 1st, 1999.
He was drafted by the cleveland browns, but never played a down in the nfl because he was diagnosed with leukemia soon after. Gallagher 1999, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Gallagher perseverance is a word that is commonly used to describe the personality and work ethic of ernie davis. Buy ernie davis, the elmira express book online at low. Ernie was a shining star in many respects, both on and off the field. The express is the story of ernie davis, the 1961 heisman trophy winning running back from syracuse.
A few days before the 1962 allstar game it was discovered sadly that ernie had leukemia. 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 was an all american on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. Great american stories of the men who won, a book by bill pennigton. 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 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. The 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. Gallagher s definitive biography is a story of outstanding athletic achievement and greatness. Thing is, i dont know how much more is in front of me, and as you see from the number of pages if youve read this far, i did have a few things to say and im not sure hopw to end this, or even if i want to. Here, in this special anniversary edition, is the original, enduring story of ernie davis as told by those who were closest to him.
The film is based on the life of syracuse university football player ernie davis, the first african american to win. Buy ernie davis, the elmira express book online at best prices in india on. Davis 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 was raised in my hometown, and is a hero there. 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. The story of a heisman trophy winner anniversary ed. The ernie davis story reprint by robert c gallagher isbn. Gallaghers definitive biography is a story of outstanding athletic achievement and greatness. Ernie davis was an all american running back for syracuse university. Pdf ernie davis the elmira express download full pdf. The story of a heisman trophy winner livros na amazon brasil 9780910155755.
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. The hardcover of the ernie davis, the elmira express. Davis never said much, but he led by action, and made change through action. Two seasons later, davis had broken the legendary jim browns rushing records, and became the first black. The process of taking this nonfiction biography and creating from it a feature film requires adaptation. Gallagher and floyd little overview here, in this special anniversary edition, is the original, enduring story of ernie davis as told by those who were closest to him. A motion picture biography, the express, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express.
Gallagher, is the book upon which the movie the express. The ernie davis story, which was turned into a major motion picture. 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. This blog is dedicated to the life and legend of ernie davis. Gallagher, helped keep davis memory alive by exposing new generations of. Gallagher i noticed how hollywood took out how religious ernie davis was.
He led his college football team to an undefeated season and a national championship. The ernie davis story is a 2008 american sports film produced by john davis and directed by gary fleder. The story of a heisman trophy winner 9780910155755 by gallagher, robert c. The elmira express, ernie davis stmu history media. On may 18, 1963, ernie the elmira express davis died. The elmira express it is here for all of us to savor. 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. 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 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. Most people think my life has been all about football. Gallagher, began production in april 2007 and was released on october 10, 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.
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