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. 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. A drama based on the life of college football hero ernie davis, the first africanamerican to win the heisman trophy. 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. The ernie davis story is a movie about the star running back, ernie davis, and how discrimination and racism wouldnt stop him from becoming the best football player he. A motion picture biography, the express, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express.
Rob brown in the express 2008 omar benson miller in the express 2008 dennis. Gallagher which was originally published on june 1st, 1999. Ernie davis essay example free essays, term papers. Nor is there mention of any west virginia ruckus in robert c. 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. 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. Dennis quaid plays a coach in the story of ernie davis the.
Ernie davis was the subject of the 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. The ernie davis story, which was turned into a major motion picture. He was drafted by the cleveland browns, but never played a down in the nfl because he was diagnosed with leukemia soon after. 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 ernie davis story, based on the nonfiction book 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. Davis story book online at best prices in india on.
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 is a young black man living up north in the 1940s, where discrimination makes life. He left his legacy behind as he was the first african american to win the heisman trophy, the most glorified award in college football. How the express fumbled real ernie davis story syracuse. He was inducted into the college football hall of fame in 1979, and was the subject of the 2008 universal pictures film the express.
He works for the fairfax county public library in virginia. Gallagher, began production in april 2007 and was released on october 10, 2008. He was drafted by the cleveland browns, but never played a down in the nfl. Biography ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The basis for the universal pictures film the express, robert c. The 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. Gallaghers biography of davis that is the alleged basis for the film but. The story of a heisman trophy winner was written by robert c. The ernie davis story, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express. Jan, 2014 inspiring scene at the end of the movie the express story of ernie davis. Inspiring scene at the end of the movie the express story of ernie davis. The ernie davis story has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A motion picture biography, the express, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the.
Following his draft by the nfl, tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field. Oct 10, 2008 there are elements of truth in the cotton bowl segment, which accounted for three pages in the elmira 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 national championship in 1959, and earned his nickname. Schwartzwalder recruits davis with the help of allamerican running back, jim brown. I loved the movie based on the true life of ernie davis so i knew i would love the book. Sienna miller, ron howard, aubrey plaza, diego luna, and more sundance 2020 stars nominate the one movie you should drop everything and watch right now. 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. 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.
The film is a true story about the man who faced many obstacles and. The express is the story of ernie davis, the 1961 heisman trophy winning running back from syracuse. T he story begins with a young ernie davis justin martin and. 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 express is involving and inspiring in the way a good movie about sports almost always is. Apr 14, 2019 the 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. If you dont know a thing about davis, i wont spoil the plot for you here. The movie may make for good family viewing, but this book.
Cite this page apa mla harvard chicago asa ieee ama. There are elements of truth in the cotton bowl segment, which accounted for three pages in the elmira express, robert c. Ernie davis was an allamerican on the football gridiron and a man of integrity off the field. 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. 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. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university, where. The stiffness comes in part from the script, by charles leavitt. The stiffness comes in part from the script, by charles leavitt, which is. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by charles leavitt from a book. I ordered the express paperback as a christmas gift. The formula is basic and durable, and when you hitch it to a good story, you can hardly fail. Gallagher is an extremely inspiring and motivating book.
Robert c gallagher a portrait of the legendary football star who broke jim browns rushing records and became the first black. Gallagher, helped keep davis memory alive by exposing new generations of. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by charles leavitt from a book titled ernie davis. Dennis quaid plays a coach in the story of ernie davis. Gallagher s definitive biography is a story of outstanding athletic achievement and greatness. Gallaghers biography of davis that is the alleged basis. His articles have appeared in baseball digest, the washington post, the redskins report, and other publications. The ernie davis story is a movie about the star running back, ernie davis, and how discrimination and racism wouldnt stop him from becoming the. Ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron and a man of integrity off the field. Ernie davis was an all american running back for syracuse university. 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. 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. Dec 18, 2015 ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron and a man of integrity off the field. The ernie davis story, on which the movie is based.
Robert gallagher did an amazing job illustrating ernie davis life story. His articles have appeared in baseball digest, the washington post, the. Ernie davis succeeded at every venue, a threesport standout in high school, a twotime allamerican halfback at syracuse. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university. The ernie davis story is a 2008 american sports film produced by john davis and directed by gary fleder. The ernie davis story is a very fascinating book written by robert c.
We were impressed again with the courageous hearts of both ernie davis rob brown and syracuse university head coach ben schwartzwalder. Overall, the express tells an important story about a man who made a. Here, in this special anniversary edition, is the original, enduring story of ernie davis as told by those who were closest to him. Ernie davis was an allamerican on the football gridiron and a man of integrity. In the express, a sturdy new biopic of legendary syracuse running back ernie davis, the real contest is waged against racism. The express is more or less a biography of davis, played by rob brown in a likable if somewhat stiff performance. Ernest ernie davis december 14, 1939 may 18, 1963 was an american. Oct 09, 2008 in the express, a sturdy new biopic of legendary syracuse running back ernie davis, the real contest is waged against racism. Gallagher, helped keep davis memory alive by exposing new. The book is a biography about a very talented football player.
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