The hardcover of the ernie davis, the elmira express. 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. Bartleby press has released a new hardcover anniversary edition of ernie davis. He lay in state in the neighborhood house in elmira where more than 10,000 mourners passed by in tribute. Jul 25, 2009 unfortunately, davis was struck with leukemia and died on may 18, 1963, at the age of 23, without ever playing an nfl game. Wearing number 44, davis played college football for syracuse university before being drafted by the washington redskins of the national football league, then almost immediately traded to the cleveland browns in december 1961, when he was issued number 45. Ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. Powerhouse motivations does not hold dates for noncommittal inquiries. Because ernie davis was from elmira, new york, and graduated the same year that my husband did. Ernie davis gravesite the express, statue, elmira express.
Ernie is also buried in woodlawn cemetery in elmira, where every time we visit his grave. 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. I was pleasantly surprised to read this book and find out that elmira, ny, as a community is a far. Dec 07, 2016 ernie davis, a twotime allamerican halfback at syracuse university, lived a short life as a result of leukemia. Ernie davis phone, address, background info whitepages. 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. A motion picture biography, the express, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfiction book the elmira express. Even facing racial slurs at the 1960 cotton bowl ernie was spectacular, he never felt the need to be rude to others even if he was treated that way. The formula is basic and durable, and when you hitch it to a good story, you can hardly fail. The three books of the collection are about ernie davis life and football career. 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.
Cite this page apa mla harvard chicago asa ieee ama. Ernie davis never played a snap in the nfl, yet there might not be an individual who humanized the sport of football more than the elmira express. Ernie davis becomes the first africanamerican to win the. Gallagher, began production in april 2007 and was released on october 10, 2008. Schwartzwalder recruits davis with the help of allamerican running back, jim brown. Scouten, a senior from corning painted post high school, created a supplement for teachers to use to teach about ernie davis. While everyone agreed ernie davis was a miracle player, few thought this quiet young man would become an icon for the burgeoning civil rights movement dividing america in the early 1960s. Ernie davis attended syracuse university from 1958 to 1962 and was a star. Ernie davis was raised in my hometown, and is a hero there. The book to movie adaptation process helps to highlight the key aspects of a great story, and in this case enabled the ernie davis story to become known to a much wider audience. He works for the fairfax county public library in virginia. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for ernie davis. Gallagher is an extremely inspiring and motivating book. When ponyboy returned to school, did students change thier.
Ernie davis ernest davis commonly referred to as ernie by friends and colleagues, was an american football halfback who passed away at the mere age of 23 due to complications from leukemia. Here, in this special anniversary edition, is the original, enduring story of ernie davis as told by those who were closest to him. Free academy, davis was a highschool allamerican in football and basketball. I ordered the express paperback as a christmas gift. This biopic focuses on the relationship of ernie davis 19391963, a gifted africanamerican athlete, and his coach from 1958 to 1962 at syracuse university, ben schwartzwalder 19091993. Gallaghers definitive biography is a story of outstanding athletic achievement and greatness.
Ernie davis was one of college footballs greatest and most influential players. He felt honored people thought enough of him to ask. The most celebrated college player of his time, ernie davis was a powerful 62, 210pounder who led syracuse to a national championship in 1959. 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. Humble ernie always said thank you to those asking for autographs.
Refusing to play by the unspoken racist rules of the day, davis broke through one barrier after another to alter the way fans looked at men of his color. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Gallagher which was originally published on june 1st, 1999. Ernie davis ernie davis, 80, a resident of bradenton, flori da and retired to london, kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on. Powerhouse motivations book ernie davis aka the peoples. And it is a tale of unusual courage in facing a grave illness. Sep 08, 2019 the most celebrated college player of his time, ernie davis was a powerful 62, 210pounder who led syracuse to a national championship in 1959. Oct 10, 2008 this biopic focuses on the relationship of ernie davis 19391963, a gifted africanamerican athlete, and his coach from 1958 to 1962 at syracuse university, ben schwartzwalder 19091993. Before tragedy struck, davis was the hero of heroes on a. Oct 08, 2008 ernie davis never played a snap in the nfl, yet there might not be an individual who humanized the sport of football more than the elmira express. Art modell had a dream of having jim brown and ernie davis in the same backfield at the same time, and he actually traded a hall of famer bobby mitchell for davis. He would love to connect and mastermind with you during 30 to 40 or 60 minute session.
I loved the movie based on the true life of ernie davis so i knew i would love the book as well. Ernie davis american football halfback and the first africanamerican athlete to win the heisman trophy. Join facebook to connect with ernie davis and others you may know. Ernie davis was born in new york and raised in poverty. Ernie davis, american collegiate gridiron football player who was the first african american to win the heisman trophy. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. Dedicated even though he was talented, ernie always worked hard to improve. However, he died in cleveland lakeside hospital in may 1963. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet. Ernie davis was an all american on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. Gallagher s definitive biography is a story of outstanding athletic achievement and greatness.
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 story of a heisman trophy winner was written by robert c. Davis, scranton, died early wednesday morning at home surrounded by his loving family. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by charles leavitt from a book titled ernie davis. A multisport high school star in elmira, new york, davis went on to syracuse university. Powerhouse motivations home of the peoples coach life. Ernie davis ernie davis, 80, a resident of bradenton, flori da and retired to london, kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on thursday, february 27, 2020.
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 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. To honor ernie davis, the browns retired jersey number 45, the number he would have worn, in his honor. Robert gallagher did an amazing job illustrating ernie davis life story. His articles have appeared in baseball digest, the washington post, the redskins report, and other publications. The ernie davis story reprint by robert c gallagher isbn. The story of a heisman trophy winner 9780910155755. He overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become an unstoppable running back for the syracuse orangemen. Ernie davis was the subject of the 2008 universal pictures film the express, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. In america in the late 1950s and early 60s, one young man became a symbol for a country grappling to move. Ernie davis, a twotime allamerican halfback at syracuse university, lived a short life as a result of leukemia. Ernie davis was an all american running back for syracuse university. 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 winner.
Ernie davis succeeded at every venue, a threesport standout in high school, a twotime allamerican halfback at syracuse. The ernie davis story book online at best prices in india on. Born in new salem, pennsylvania on december 14, 1939, davis was a popular athlete in his school and college years. Ernest davis december 14, 1939 may 18, 1963 was an american football player, a halfback. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the express. Get an answer for when ponyboy returned to school, did students change thier perceptions of him in the outsiders. Remember ernie davis, the first africanamerican to win the.
The ernie davis story, based on the nonfiction book ernie davis. Robert gallagher who wrote the book was inspired by not only ernie davis talent, but also by his kindness and goodwill. Ernie davis obituary bradenton, fl bradenton herald. How the express fumbled real ernie davis story syracuse. The ernie davis story, on which the movie is based. He was posthumously inducted into the college football hall of fame in 1979. Ernest ernie davis december 14, 1939 may 18, 1963 was an american. Star gazette article, lasting legacy ernie davis s qualities of good character. His wife of 56 years is the former dorothy fritzen.
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. Ernie davis essay example free essays, term papers. 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. If you believe it is your destiny to live a much more prosperous life, click the link below and schedule your first session with ernie davis aka the peoples coach.
Respectful ernie was always respectful to his coaches and other players. 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. Ten months later, on may 18, 1963, ernie davis died of leukemia at 23 as football fans across the nation mourned. Widely recruited to play running back in collegiate football, he chose. Davis rushed for 2,386 yards and scored 220 points for the orangemen. Davis helped lead syracuse university to a national championship in 1959 and in. Davis helped lead syracuse university to a national championship in 1959 and in 1961 became the first black player to win the heisman trophy, awarded to college footballs best player. He was the first africanamerican man to win the heisman trophy and to be picked first overall in the nfl draft. Ernest davis department of computer science, courant institute of mathematical sciences, new york university. Mar 03, 2020 ernie davis ernie davis, 80, a resident of bradenton, flori da and retired to london, kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on thursday, february 27, 2020. He was inducted into the college football hall of fame in 1979, and was the subject of the 2008 universal pictures film the express. The ernie davis story, which was turned into a major motion picture.
Universal pictures made a film the express on the same book which began production on april. He left his legacy behind as he was the first african american to win the heisman trophy, the most glorified award in college football. Nor is there mention of any west virginia ruckus in robert c. The elmira express it is here for all of us to savor. Biography ernie davis was an allamerican on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. Ernie davis collection an inventory of his collection at the syracuse. The ernie dav is story, directed by gary fleder and based on the nonfict ion b ook the elmira express. His articles have appeared in baseball digest, the washington post, the redskins report. The original enduring story of ernie davis can also be found in paperback as the express published by ballantine books. The basis for the universal pictures film the express, robert c.
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