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. The film is based on the life of syracuse university football player ernie davis, the first. 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, the story of a heisman trophy winner by gallagher, robert c. He works for the fairfax county public library in virginia.
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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the express. Ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron and a man of integrity off the field. Ernie davis was one of college footballs greatest and most influential players.
The express the ernie davis story trailer hd youtube. In america in the late 1950s and early 60s, one young man became a symbol for a country grappling to move. 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. The elmira express, the story of a heisman trophy winner by robert c. He was drafted by the cleveland browns, but never played a down in the nfl because he was diagnosed with leukemia soon after. It is the basis for the upcoming movie of the same name and has been updated to coincide with its release.
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. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Oct 10, 2008 the express is more or less a biography of davis, played by rob brown in a likable if somewhat stiff performance. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Express stay true to the actual story of syracuse star ernie davis. 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 heisman trophy. Dennis quaid plays a coach in the story of ernie davis the. A motion picture biography, the express, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express. And it is a tale of unusual courage in facing a grave illness. Cite this page apa mla harvard chicago asa ieee ama. He led his college football team to an undefeated season and a national championship. The ernie davis story has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
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The ernie davis story offers discussion topics, writing activities and service project ideas for youth ages 18 based on the central themes in the book and the movie. The ernie davis story, which was turned into a major motion picture. 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. Following his draft by the nfl, tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field. Justin jones, happily collecting soda bottles along the towns railroad tracks.
Gallagher, is the book upon which the movie the express. Gallaghers definitive biography is a story of outstanding athletic achievement and greatness. The ernie davis story unabridged edition by gallagher, robert c. The ernie davis story is a very fascinating book written by robert c. 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. Dennis quaid plays a coach in the story of ernie davis. The ernie davis story, on which the movie is based. The 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. Ernie davis was an all american running back for syracuse university.
Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. 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 formula is basic and durable, and when you hitch it to a good story, you can hardly fail. The ernie davis story sports trade paper gallagher, robert c. With rob brown, dennis quaid, clancy brown, darrin dewitt henson. 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. 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. Gallagher, helped keep davis memory alive by exposing new generations of. 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 1983 book ernie davis.
Sep 10, 2012 dean martin johnny carson show 1975 almost got show canceled duration. The ernie davis story book online at best prices in india on. A drama based on the life of college football hero ernie davis, the first africanamerican to win the heisman trophy. The ernie davis story ist ein us amerikanisches sportlerdrama aus dem jahr 2008. The book is a biography about a very talented football player. The express is the story of ernie davis, the 1961 heisman trophy winning running back from syracuse. Kennedy to eulogize him as an outstanding man of great character.
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. The basis for the universal pictures film the express, robert c. Apr 14, 2019 the 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. Oct 09, 2008 in the express, a sturdy new biopic of legendary syracuse running back ernie davis, the real contest is waged against racism. 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. 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 heisman trophy, portrayed by actor rob brown.
The elmira express it is here for all of us to savor. T he story begins with a young ernie davis justin martin and a young will davis jr. If you dont know a thing about davis, i wont spoil the plot for you here. How the express fumbled real ernie davis story syracuse. Sep 02, 2008 the express is the story of ernie davis, the 1961 heisman trophy winning running back from syracuse. The ernie davis story is a 2008 american sports film produced by john davis and directed by gary fleder. 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.
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. 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. Sep 02, 2008 in battling his illness, davis showed great dignity and courage, inspired the nation, and moved president john f. Gallagher which was originally published on june 1st, 1999.
Universal pictures made a film the express on the same book which began production on april, 2007 and was released on october 10th, 2008. Ernest ernie davis december 14, 1939 may 18, 1963 was an american. His articles have appeared in baseball digest, the washington post, the redskins report, and other publications. 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 express is involving and inspiring in the way a good movie about sports almost always is.
Ernie davis was an allamerican on the football gridiron and a man of integrity off the field. The ernie davis story from the worlds largest community of readers. 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 stiffness comes in part from the script, by charles leavitt, which is. The ernie davis story, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express.
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