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